A New Genetic Test Revolutionizes Family Planning
A new genetic test is transforming the way a generation of moms approach family planning. The results of this test can mark the beginning of a complex and emotional journey.
Sarah Elizabeth Orlando, 33, is an example of this. She was born with the gene for fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common cause of inherited intellectual disability. Given her family history of special needs, Orlando opted for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) when she was ready to get pregnant.
“I knew I didn’t want that for myself or my children,”
says Orlando, who has seen firsthand the challenges of caring for someone with special needs. After one round of IVF, she had 10 embryos, three of which did not carry the genetic mutation.
This new approach to family planning is giving women like Orlando more control over their reproductive choices and the ability to make informed decisions about their future.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning for a new generation of moms.
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