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 carries 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, three of which did not carry the genetic mutation.
This approach is becoming increasingly popular among women who want to ensure their children do not inherit genetic disorders.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning for a new generation of moms.
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