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PGD and PGS diagnosis and screening

Assistance with the choice of treatment facility and specialists for PGD and PGS diagnosis and screening

WHEN IS PGD/PGS APPLIED?

PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) is applied to families in which one or both parents have a proven genetic abnormality (a chromosomal abnormality, a monogenic defect or a hereditary disease in the family transmitted through the X chromosome) and the embryo is tested for the particular mutation. 

In PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening), embryos of parents with a normal karyotype are screened for aneuploidy (incorrect number of chromosomes). Indications for PGS are advanced reproductive age of the woman, multiple miscarriages, failed attempts from previous IVF procedures, severe male infertility.

what is PGD?

As the earliest form of prenatal diagnosis, PGD detects abnormalities in the fetus before a clinical pregnancy has occurred. In this way, the potential termination of pregnancy is avoided. This enables the couple to start a pregnancy with the knowledge that their child will not be affected by a genetic disease.

The main purpose of preimplantation genetic diagnosis is to test the chromosomes from the egg and sperm. If they do not find mutations in the genes, the embryos are euploid. By condition, each must contain 46 correct chromosomes. If the geneticists conclude that there are one or more healthy embryos, a transfer can proceed. In case some are unusable, they can be destroyed or frozen. The judgment rests with the patients and their reproductive specialist.

Genetic testing shows the number of chromosomes in the embryo.

The possible outcomes are broadly divided into three categories:

whan can PGD be applied?

PGD can be applied both to patients with infertility and to those who do not have reproductive problems, but the following factors are present:

advantages of the PGD method

The method helps to:

What test do you need?

Not all couples undergoing in vitro fertilization are advised to do this type of testing. The test a couple should take depends on many factors, such as whether they have had previous failed IVF cycles, past miscarriages, their medical history, family history of genetic disorders, etc. Get your FREE CONSULTATION now!

What are the steps

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Consultation

Get your free consultation to discuss the details of the procedure you want. During the consultation, we may ask questions related to your health and, if necessary, take medical pictures to help the medical team provide feedback.

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Choosing a doctor

We partner with of the most renowned hospitals, clinics and medical professionals, offering world-class healthcare services in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East. We give you the opportunity to choose your surgeon/doctor, with whom you will subsequently consult online or live to clarify every detail of the intervention.

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Preparation of a personal plan

We will prepare a personal plan that will include pre-operative procedures, examinations and tests, medical assistance, accommodation, transfers, meals, the intervention that you want and rehabilitation procedures in the recovery process, if necessary. We will then contact you again to provide you with the plan and discuss the package value and possible changes.

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Arrival

Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative who will accompany you to your accommodation. All intercity transportation will be provided to facilitate your stay. Before the procedure, you will need to undergo medical tests to make sure you are in good health. During the entire stay, you will receive medical assistance and translation into Bulgarian for your convenience.

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The day of the intervention

Before the procedure, you will meet again with your doctor to discuss final details. The procedure usually takes a few hours and you will likely spend at least one night in the hospital under observation.

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Recovery

After the operation, you will need to rest and follow the instructions given to you by the doctor in order to have a faster and more successful recovery.

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Return

Once you return home, you will have follow-up consultations to monitor the recovery process. You can contact us anytime!

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