Do you or your partner carry a recessive genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis?

Couples who carry a mutation for the same autosomal recessive genetic condition have a 25% chance to have a pregnancy with this genetic disease. Prenatal diagnosis by amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling often allows diagnosis of the genetic disease during pregnancy. However, many couples do not want to face the decision of ending an ongoing pregnancy for a genetic disease. PGD is available for many autosomal recessive genetic disorders.

Genetics & IVF Institute currently offers PGD for: