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Gender Selection

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Gender Selection at Ganin IVF

Family Balancing: Exploring Gender Selection through IVF

What is Gender Selection?

Gender selection, also known as family balancing, is the process of choosing the sex of your baby before pregnancy. This is achieved through IVF combined with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).

 

How Does it Work?

  • IVF: In the first stage, IVF is performed. Mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries, fertilized with sperm in a laboratory setting, and allowed to develop into embryos.
  • Embryo Biopsy: After a few days of development, a small cell sample is extracted from each healthy embryo through a process called a biopsy.
  • Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD): The extracted cells undergo PGD testing, which analyzes the chromosomes to determine the embryo's sex (XX for female, XY for male).
  • Embryo Transfer: Only embryos of the desired sex are then transferred back into the woman's uterus for implantation and pregnancy.

Benefits of Gender Selection:

  • Family Balancing: Allows couples to achieve a desired family composition.
  • Genetic Disease Prevention: Can be used to avoid sex-linked genetic disorders in families with a history.
  • Planning and Preparation: Knowing the baby’s sex beforehand can help with early planning and preparation.

Things to Consider:

  • Legality: Gender Selection is Legal in UAE.
  • Cost: Gender selection adds to the overall cost of IVF treatment.
  • Success Rates: While highly accurate, PGD with gender selection isn’t foolproof. There’s still a possibility of implantation failure or miscarriage.

Making an Informed Decision

If you’re considering gender selection, consulting with a qualified fertility specialist is crucial. They can explain the process in detail, assess your eligibility, discuss the success rates, address any ethical concerns you might have, and guide you through the decision-making process.

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Buhaira Corniche. Emirates Tower. In front of Al Majaz Theater. Tenth floor, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+971 5 66 99 44 66   
info@ganinivf.ae

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All Week08:00am - 10:00pm

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