Every week couples in America are looking into gender selection. Whether they want to select the sex of the baby because they've had all girls or all boys on their own, or just wanting the freedom of choice, preimplantation genetic diagnosis or PGD, is becoming more and more popular among couples.
PGD or pre-implantation genetic diagnosing is achieved by utilizing IVF. The woman's eggs are taken and injected with sperm to form the embryo. Once the embryo has formed, DNA sampling can determine the sex and then depending on your choice, male or female embryos can be placed back in the uterus.
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosing can be costly, usually running around $20,000. The flip side is that this procedure has almost a 100% success rate.
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Women and men with cancer face many unknowns regarding their future health. Fortunately, modern therapeutic options have improved the survival rate for nearly all forms of cancer. This success often comes at the expense of reproductive function, which may be irreversibly damaged during therapy. Therefore, a thorough discussion of fertility preservation options is appropriate for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer of any kind.
Fertility Center of the Carolinas, a part of Greenville Health System, offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of fertility and hormonal disorders for couples throughout the region. With our combination of research, technology and fertility expertise, we are honored to assist and educate cancer patients regarding reproductive options.
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