Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

A test for a genetic condition that is carried out on embryos created through IVF before they are implanted into the woman. It enables people with a family history of a genetic condition to ensure that only embryos without the genetic condition are used and that the risk of their child being unhealthy is reduced.

This page was last updated on 2014-11-10

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