Genetic Testing

Genetic testing offers vital information when it’s time to start a family, particularly if you and your partner are considering fertility treatments. At Elite IVF Solutions in Weston, Florida, the team offers genetic testing to help you make the most informed decisions. Genetic testing can check if you and your partner carry genes for specific inherited diseases, determine if embryos are healthy, and ensure better outcomes for you and your future family. To get started, call the office or book a genetic testing consultation online today.

What is genetic testing, and why is it so important?

Genetic testing offers vital information when you’re ready to start a family, particularly if you’re utilizing fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Elite IVF Solutions offers tests to determine the possible risks of your child inheriting specific health conditions.

Knowledge is power, and genetic testing helps you make the most informed choices, improving your odds of a successful pregnancy and supporting the birth of a healthy baby.

What are the types of genetic testing before pregnancy?

Elite IVF Solutions can gather information before conception, during fertility treatment, or during pregnancy.

Carrier screening

This takes place before conception and involves testing you and your partner to see if you carry specific genes. Scientists have identified the genes responsible for inherited diseases, such as sickle cell disease or cystic fibrosis, and if you and your partner are both carriers for a condition, your child has an increased likelihood of being born with it.

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos

During your in vitro fertilization treatment, Elite IVF Solutions can test embryos before implantation in the uterus. This helps choose the healthiest embryos.

The three primary types of embryo testing are PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR.

• PGT-A — checks whether an embryo has the proper number of chromosomes to be healthy
• PGT-M — determines which embryos are or aren’t affected by an inherited disease
• PGT-SR — reveals embryos with structural rearrangements in their chromosomes

To perform testing, the Elite IVF Solutions practitioner creates embryos via IVF and carefully removes a few cells once it’s safe to do so. They send the cells for genetic analysis to a specialized laboratory so you can select only healthy embryos to start your family.

If I’m already pregnant, is genetic testing still an option?

Yes, genetic testing is still a good idea if you’re already pregnant. This is called prenatal genetic testing, and depending on how advanced your pregnancy is, your provider may recommend one of the following tests to check for chromosome conditions and abnormalities:

• Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) after 10 weeks
• Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) between 10-13 weeks
• Amniocentesis, usually between 15-20 weeks

Genetic testing is a deeply personal decision for you and your partner. It can be a powerful tool to make the most informed decisions and move forward.

To learn more about genetic testing, call Elite IVF Solutions or book your appointment online today.

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