A New Genetic Test Is Transforming Family Planning
A new genetic test is revolutionizing the way a generation of moms approach family planning.
Sarah Elizabeth Orlando, 33, knew she would take a different approach to starting a family. She carried the gene for fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common cause of inherited intellectual disability, which was confirmed by an in-utero amniocentesis before she was born.
“I knew I didn’t want that for myself or my children,”
Orlando opted for in-vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), which allows embryos to be tested for genetic disorders. After one round of IVF, she had 10 embryos, with three not carrying the genetic mutation.
This approach is marking a new era in family planning, with genetic testing providing valuable insights for prospective parents.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning for a new generation of moms.