Importance of Fertility Testing
It helps to know your numbers – The importance of fertility testing By the time patients visit our Virginia fertility center, chances are good they’ve heard a lot of advice about achieving pregnancy success. However, they might not understand the importance of fertility testing. Well-meaning friends and relatives may suggest that a couple just needs…
Preconception Genetic Screening
Why have preconception genetic screening? At our Virginia fertility center, we offer our patients preconception genetic screening because we want them to feel confident in proceeding with fertility treatment. Unfortunately, hopeful parents can carry severe genetic diseases and have no idea that they are at-risk of passing them on. Not only can preconception genetic screening…
PGS Versus PGD
Explaining PGS versus PGD For some IVF patients at our Virginia fertility center, we recommend preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) or preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). PGS and PGD are both genetic tests performed after embryos have developed in the lab. This occurs before embryo transfer. Each test begins by removing cell samples from the developing embryos….
Who Needs PGS?
Understanding who needs PGS Wondering who needs PGS? PGS stands for preimplantation genetic screening. It is a test that we offer at our Northern Virginia fertility center. PGS gives our fertility specialist a genetic snapshot of an embryo before it is transferred to a woman’s uterus and allows us to select the embryo that is…
Should I do genetic testing?
There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding to conceive a child. Genetic testing can be a sensitive issue for some. It is important to talk openly with your doctor about any possible genetic risks and then consider your options. Factors For Genetic Testing Consideration A thorough health history can help decide if…