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Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Techniques and Advances

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Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

by Yury Verlinsky

4.2 out of 5

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a medical procedure that can be used to identify genetic disFree Downloads in embryos before they are implanted in the uterus. This allows couples who are at risk of having a child with a genetic disFree Download to have a healthy child.

PGD is a complex and delicate procedure, and it is important to choose a clinic that has experience and expertise in this field. The book Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis provides a comprehensive guide to the latest techniques and advances in PGD. Written by leading experts in the field, this book covers everything from patient selection and counseling to embryo biopsy and genetic analysis.

Patient Selection and Counseling

The first step in PGD is patient selection and counseling. This involves identifying couples who are at risk of having a child with a genetic disFree Download. The genetic counselor will discuss the risks and benefits of PGD with the couple and help them to make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed with the procedure.

Embryo Biopsy

The next step in PGD is embryo biopsy. This involves removing a few cells from the embryo for genetic analysis. The embryo biopsy is a delicate procedure, and it is important to choose a clinic that has experience and expertise in this field.

Genetic Analysis

Once the embryo biopsy has been performed, the cells are sent to a laboratory for genetic analysis. The genetic analysis can be used to identify a variety of genetic disFree Downloads, including chromosomal abnormalities, single-gene disFree Downloads, and mitochondrial disFree Downloads.

Embryo Transfer

Once the genetic analysis has been completed, the embryos that are free of genetic disFree Downloads are transferred to the uterus. The embryo transfer is a simple procedure, and it is typically performed in the doctor's office.

Success Rates

The success rates of PGD vary depending on the genetic disFree Download being tested for. However, the overall success rate of PGD is approximately 50%. This means that approximately 50% of couples who undergo PGD will have a healthy child.

Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis is a comprehensive guide to the latest techniques and advances in PGD. Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides a step-by-step approach to PGD, covering everything from patient selection and counseling to embryo biopsy and genetic analysis. This book is an essential resource for anyone who is considering PGD.

Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

by Yury Verlinsky

4.2 out of 5