A New Genetic Test Is Transforming Family Planning
A new genetic test is changing the way a generation of moms approach family planning. The results of this test can mark the start of a complex and emotionally challenging journey.
Sarah Elizabeth Orlando, 33, is one example of a woman who has utilized this technology. Before she was born, an in-utero amniocentesis had confirmed she carried the gene for fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common cause of inherited intellectual disability.
"I knew I didn’t want that for myself or my children,"
says Orlando, who has seen firsthand the challenges of caring for someone with special needs. To avoid passing on the genetic mutation, Orlando opted for in-vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). After one round of IVF, she had 10 embryos, three of which did not carry the genetic mutation.
This approach to family planning is becoming increasingly common, allowing women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning.
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