Why is PGD Testing Recommended?

Dr. Randy Morris

Why is PGD Testing Recommended?

Dr. Randy Morris

PGD Testing

During a cycle of IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD Testing may be recommended by Dr. Randy Morris in several scenarios:

  • Abnormalities in Chromosome Number
  • Recurrent Miscarriage
  • Translocator
  • Hereditary Cancer
  • Genetic Mutations
  • Tissue Typing

PGD Testing

PGD combines the advances medical science has made in genetics with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). What a blessing – what a miracle. PGD testing takes place after Dr. Morris has successfully retrieved a woman’s eggs and fertilized them in the laboratory via intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Three days after fertilization, the resulting embryos are then screened by removing a single cell for testing. Then, based upon the analysis of the cell, a decision can be made as to which embryo is the best for transferring into the woman’s uterus. The hope – a healthy pregnancy is achieved and baby is born.

Genetic Screening

A single cell’s genetic makeup is analyzed and – based upon the results – parents are able to determine which embryo they desire to have transferred for implantation into the woman’s uterus. PGD Testing affords hopeful parents-to-be the opportunity to:

  • Screen out embryos carrying a genetic disease
  • Predict the risk of a disease
  • Improve birth rates of healthy babies through IVF

PGD Testing has been successfully performed by Dr. Randy Morris for over a decade and thousands of babies have been born due this phenomenal technology. Today – amazingly – parents can choose the sex of their baby through PGD Testing! PGD is a key IVF ancillary procedure that helps today’s modern family planning.

PGD Testing Recommended

Let Dr. Randy Morris at IVF1 explain how you can plan your family through PGD Testing. Click below to schedule a consultation or call 630.357.6540.