PGD - Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Europe

PGD is strongly recommended to couples running a high risk of their future baby having congenital diseases. This diagnosis is carried out during IVF +ICSI. The positive result of PGD is directly connected with a large number of embryos. When an IVF procedure is done, embryos are cultivated in a special medium in the course of three days. By the end of the third day of their development the embryos consist of 6-8 blastomeres (cells produced through a zygote division). On this stage of its development an embryo cell is capable of substituting the other embryo cells. It is equal to them and it can develop and divide. If one of the blastomeres is removed, the adjacent cells can substitute it through division causing no harm to the embryo.

Our fertility specialists and embryologists are highly experienced in the field of Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART). Our main goal is to do everything possible to make your dream of having a healthy child come true. We have an individual approach to each patient and render medical services of high quality.  Our fertility specialists are highly-qualified professionals with degrees in different fields of medicine. We detect problem, study it carefully and suggest a most efficient method of treatment.

The clinic provides the following information about the donor:- Nationality,- Age,- Height / weight,- Education,- Profession,- Blood group and rhesus-factor,- Colour of hair / eyes,- Form of face / nose / ears.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a laboratory procedure, used in conjunction with IVF, which helps to reduce the risk of passing on inherited conditions.  Some of the most common reasons for PGD are specific single gene conditions (such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia) or structural changes of a parent’s chromosomes.  Families may also use PGD when a member of the family is in need of a bone marrow donor, as a way to have a child who can provide matching [Treatment name removed]. Typically, the couples in need of these techniques are NOT infertile. In fact, in most cases, there is a family history of the condition and the couple is seeking the opportunity to diminish the risk of having another child with significant health compromise or early death.  However, through generally available genetic screening, occasionally a couple who is seeking fertility treatment is found to be at risk of passing on an inherited condition, and PGD may become an option for them during the course of their care with us. PGD is available for almost any inherited condition for which the exact mutation is known.  However, a unique test must usually be built for each couple who is planning to use PGD.  This test design may take up to several months to complete prior to beginning an IVFcycle. The genetic material that is transported by generation in generation and is required for the physiologic growth of each organism is found organised in structures, the chromosomes, in the core of cells. The core of sperm is linked with the core of ovum, shaping a cell with 46 chromosomes that is to say 23 chromosomes from each core. This is the beginning of existence of your child.