Transforming Family Planning with Genetic Testing
A new genetic test is revolutionizing the way a generation of moms approach family planning. For Sarah Elizabeth Orlando, 33, the decision to undergo genetic testing was clear due to her family history of special needs and carrying the gene for fragile X syndrome (FXS).
"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. This approach led to 10 embryos, with three not carrying the genetic mutation.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning for moms.