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  2. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis - Wikipedia

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    In Hungary, PGD is allowed in case of severe hereditary diseases (when genetic risk is above 10%). The preimplantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidy (PGS/PGD-A) is an accepted method as well. It is currently recommended in case of multiple miscarriages, and/or several failed IVF treatments, and/or when the mother is older than 35 years. [100]

  3. Designer baby - Wikipedia

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    Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD or PIGD) is a procedure in which embryos are screened prior to implantation. The technique is used alongside in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to obtain embryos for evaluation of the genome – alternatively, ovocytes can be screened prior to fertilisation. The technique was first used in 1989. [9]

  4. Preimplantation genetic haplotyping - Wikipedia

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    Preimplantation genetic haplotyping (PGH) is a clinical method of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) used to determine the presence of single gene disorders in offspring. PGH provides a more feasible method of gene location than whole-genome association experiments, which are expensive and time-consuming.

  5. Prenatal testing - Wikipedia

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    Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) During in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, it is possible to sample cells from human embryos before implantation. [64] PGD is in itself non-invasive, but IVF usually involves invasive procedures such as transvaginal oocyte retrieval: before implantation Non-invasive External examination

  6. Savior sibling - Wikipedia

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    Fertilized zygotes are tested for genetic compatibility (human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing), using preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and only zygotes that are compatible with the existing child are implanted. Zygotes are also tested to make sure they are free of the original genetic disease. The procedure is controversial. [1] [2] [3]

  7. Genetic diagnosis of intersex - Wikipedia

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    Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD or PIGD) refers to genetic evaluation of embryos and oocytes prior to implantation.When used to screen for a specific genetic condition, the method also makes it possible to select embryos with intersex conditions for termination.

  8. In vitro fertilisation - Wikipedia

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    In India, the use of IVF as a means of sex selection (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) is banned under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994. [ 211 ] [ 212 ] [ 213 ] Sunni Muslim nations generally allow IVF between married couples when conducted with their own respective sperm and eggs, but not with donor eggs from ...

  9. PGD - Wikipedia

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    Preimplantation genetic diagnosis, genetic profiling of embryos prior to implantation; Primary graft dysfunction, a complication of organ transplantation; Prolonged grief disorder, a syndrome consisting of a distinct set of symptoms following the death of a loved one