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Genetic Consultations & Counselling
Miscarriages and failed IVF treatment can be extremely draining, both emotionally as well as financially. If you have had multiple miscarriages during your pregnancies or if a close relative has a history of miscarriages you have to consider the option of prenatal genetic counseling.
Miscarriages are more common than you would like to believe. 1 in 6 women miscarries while 1% of women suffer from miscarriages more than thrice. As frustrating miscarriages can be to the couple it is equally frustrating to the clinicians treating them. Studies are still ongoing as to the root cause of the problem, of the issues that we know of so far, the common causes are:
- Genetic defects of embryos
- Autoimmune disorders
- Certain medical conditions
- Or womb defects
Genetic Testing Before and During Pregnancy
Medical advancements have made it possible for us to know more about our pregnancies and problems that could occur during any stage. If you would like to utilize the resources available to you to avoid these problems you have to consider opting in for a genetic testing before and during your pregnancy.
Not only does genetic testing for IVF treatment make the process safer for all involved, it significantly reduces the costs the treatment by ensuring your pregnancy happens in the first IVF cycle. Genetic testing ensures that only the healthiest, best quality embryos are used for the process.
Genetic Counselling in India as an Infertility Treatment before IVF.
Genetic testing is primarily done to detect and prevent conditions from passing on to the next generation. The most common reasons for a genetic examination are:
- Genetic defect identified with a possible hereditary component in the family
- Birth of a child with an inherited defect
- Family History of Miscarriages or Repeated Miscarriages
- Pregnancy Planning Post oncology treatment
- History of Cancer Diseases in the Family
Who is Genetic Counselling suitable for?
Ideally, genetic counseling is recommended for all patients. However, it can be especially beneficial for:
- Parents Over 35 for the mother and 45 for the father
- Patients who have shown abnormalities in ultrasound or biochemical examination
- Family History Of Recurrent Hereditary Diseases
- Exposure medication, X-ray, and infectious diseases
What is the procedure for Genetic Testing and Counselling?
The testing and counseling for genetic screening can change depending on the stage of the pregnancy. However, the most common steps involved in most procedures are as follows:
- Genetic Counselors educate the patient about the screening options
- If a prenatal screening or test is abnormal the counselor will evaluate the risk of pregnancy
- Patient education about the risks is done and the options are laid out to the patient
- Counselling can also be offered to patients whose babies are born with congenital problems
- Conditions are explained and future risks of recurrence are explained to the parents
- Genetic Counselors educate the patient about the screening options
- If a prenatal screening or test is abnormal the counselor will evaluate the risk of pregnancy
- Patient education about the risks is done and the options are laid out to the patient
- Counselling can also be offered to patients whose babies are born with congenital problems
- Conditions are explained and future risks of recurrence are explained to the parents
During the genetic counseling process, the genetic counselor will try to identify genetic health risks as well as will provide the information regarding genetic conditions and inheritance patterns. The counselor will discuss the details of test results and will help you to understand the same. At IVF spring fertility center we provide the emotional support during your decision making and treatment procedure. It is advised to communicate your genetic information to your other healthcare providers to ensure that it should be considered beyond your fertility treatment.
Why IVF Spring?
If you have had a family history of a certain health condition and you would like to know how it would affect your pregnancy get in touch with us soon. Our genetic specialists are highly successful in investigating genetic risks as well as informing our patients about the possible further options as well as the test results and what they mean.
Our genetic testing module ensures that we provide the most reliable information to all our patients. Although no results are 100% accurate, it provides additional information to your infertility specialist to guide your pregnancy treatment better.
Book an appointment with our Fertility consultant to discuss details about the testing process and details. Once we have assessed you and your partner, we will then be able to give you more specific advice. We will examine whether these tests and extra treatments may help you in conceiving and carrying on with pregnancy.