| How is PGD carried
out? PGD involves genetic testing of
the oocytes and/or embryos obtained by undergoing IVF.
IVF is an assisted reproductive procedure where
fertilization of the egg occurs outside of the body in a controlled setting.
The oocyte (egg) is removed from the woman’s ovary and
is placed with the male’s sperm.
If the sperm fertilizes the egg, the fertilized egg (zygote)
begins to divide. The genetic status of the embryo(s) can be determined before the
embryo(s) is/are transferred into the uterus.
The following procedures are necessary when undergoing PGD:
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