What is PGD Anyway? How does it help with Infertility?

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a method of analyzing the chromosomes within cells of embryos to determine the gender or genetic abnormalities that may exist. During the PGD procedure (also referred to as embryo screening), one or more cells are removed from the embryo at different stages of development and used to examine the chromosomes within. A single chromosome can reflect the larger entity. By analyzing the individual chromosomes of embryonic cells, doctors can determine the overall state and health of the embryo.

Female ovum carry the X chromosome while sperm carry both X and Y chromosomes. Therefore, the male’s sperm determines the gender of the embryo in natural pregnancy... learn more about PGD!