Genetic Counseling

If you and your partner are going over your family planning options, genetic counseling offers vital information and peace of mind. At Elite IVF Solutions in Weston, Florida, skilled practitioner Laviniu Anghel, MD, provides this vital service to help you understand how genetics can impact your future children and overall fertility journey. To start genetic counseling and get the support you deserve as you make crucial choices, call the office or book a consultation online today.

What is genetic counseling?

At Elite IVF Solutions, a trained genetic counselor helps you understand your risk of passing on genetic conditions and make the best decisions for you and your future family. 

They provide counseling before and after carrier screening or other genetic tests to ensure you’re well-informed about any risks. It’s crucial that you talk to a certified genetic counselor who specializes in interpreting your results and giving you all your options.

Elite IVF Solutions partners with genetic testing providers who offer genetic counseling to participating patients at no additional cost. If you need more extensive investigation or counseling, your provider can refer you to a specialist.

How does genetic counseling fit into fertility care?

Fertility treatments come with a lot of important decisions, and a genetic counselor is dual-trained in genetics and counseling to explain medical information and support you as you tackle choices.

According to the World Health Organization, more than 17% of adults worldwide struggle with fertility, and the reasons for this can be numerous and complex. The more data you have, and the more accurate it is, the better your chances of creating a healthy family.

Knowing more about your own health, including any genetic factors that can contribute to difficulties in becoming pregnant or to fetal abnormalities, can give you more peace of mind during a time of your life that may be exciting and exhausting by turns.

What can I expect from genetic counseling?

You’ll sit down with your genetic counselor and review your health and family medical background to identify potential concerns, such as pregnancy complications, inherited conditions, or fertility complications.

They may recommend testing options to gather vital information, including:

• Genetic testing if you have fertility issues or a history of miscarriage
• Carrier screening to see if you or your partner carries genes that cause specific conditions
• Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is used if you’re undergoing IVF and have created embryos

Your counselor tells you what to expect at each step and ensures you understand the potential and limitations of the tests. They explain results clearly so you can process the full implications and make the most informed decisions, and work alongside your care team to ensure your treatments are tailored to meet your goals.

To talk to a certified provider about genetic counseling, call Elite IVF Solutions today or schedule an appointment online.

Genetic Counselors