Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Healthy Pregnancies in Surat
Best Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in Surat
At Devaki IVF Centre, we offer Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), a special test to check embryos for genetic diseases before pregnancy. This helps families have healthy babies and reduces the risk of passing on serious health problems.
What is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)?
PGD is an advanced genetic testing method used during IVF (test tube baby treatment). Before placing the embryo in the mother’s womb, our experts carefully examine its genes to detect any harmful conditions like thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, or Down syndrome.
Types of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a test done on embryos before they are placed in the womb during IVF (in vitro fertilization). It helps check for genetic disorders or abnormalities. Here are the main types:
Type of PGD | What It Checks For | Who Needs It? |
PGD for Genetic Diseases | Tests for inherited illnesses like thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis | Families with a history of genetic diseases |
PGD for Chromosome Problems | Checks for conditions like Down syndrome (extra/missing chromosomes) | Couples with past miscarriages or failed IVF |
PGD for Family Balancing | Helps choose the baby’s gender (boy or girl) for family planning | Parents who want to balance their family |
PGD for HLA Matching | Finds an embryo that can save a sibling’s life (stem cell/bone marrow transplant) | Families with a child needing a donor |
The PGD process
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) is like a health check-up for embryos before they’re placed in the mom’s womb. Here’s how it works in easy steps:
- IVF Treatment – First, we collect eggs and sperm to create embryos in the lab.
- Embryo Growth – The embryos grow for 5-6 days until they reach the blastocyst stage
- Cell Sampling – A few cells are carefully taken from each embryo for testing.
- Genetic Testing – Scientists check the cells for genetic problems or chromosome issues.
- Healthy Embryo Transfer – Only the healthiest embryos are chosen and placed in the womb for pregnancy.
Who should consider PGD?
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) might be right for you if:
- Family health problems – If certain diseases run in your family
- Many lost pregnancies – If you’ve had several miscarriages
- IVF didn’t work before – If past IVF treatments failed
- Want to choose gender – For family balancing (boy or girl)
- Help a sick sibling – To have a baby who can donate cells to a brother/sister with illness
Benefits of the PGD Procedure
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) is a special procedure used during IVF to check embryos for genetic diseases before they are placed in the womb. Here’s why PGD is helpful:
- Healthy Baby – Helps avoid genetic diseases in your child
- Better IVF Success – Chooses the strongest embryos
- Fewer Miscarriages – Finds embryos with no chromosome problems
- Family Balancing – Lets you choose boy or girl if needed
- Save a Sibling – Can match a sick brother/sister for stem cell help
