IVF.2FPGD technique Sex selection

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an 8-celled embryo prior ivf/pgd analysis



after ovarian stimulation, multiple eggs removed mother. eggs fertilized in laboratory using father s sperm in technique called in vitro fertilization (ivf). in vitro latin within glass . fertilized eggs called embryos. embryos develop through mitosis, separated sex. embryos of desired gender implanted in mother s uterus.


prior fertilization ivf, fertilized eggs can genetically biopsied preimplantation genetic diagnosis (pgd) increase fertilization success. once embryo grows 6-8 cell size, small laser incision in egg membrane (zona pellucida) allows safe removal of 1 of cells. every cell in embryo contains identical copy of genome of entire person. removal of 1 of these cells not harm developing embryo. geneticist studies chromosomes in extracted cells genetic defects , definite analysis of embryo’s gender. embryos of desired sex , acceptable genetics placed mother.


the ivf/pgd technique favored on ericsson method because of stricter control of offspring gender in laboratory. since embryos of desired sex transferred mother, ivf/pgd avoids small likelihood present in ericsson method of undesired sperm fertilizing egg. gender selection success rates ivf/pgd high. technique recommended couples not accept child of undesired gender.








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