PGD is, however, a biological procedure and therefore it doesn’t come with possible complications and issues.
Firstly, those wishing to undergo PGD treatment must also go through IVF. This is because in PGD the embryos are tested from a culture dish, not from inside the female body, and therefore they must be grown in the culture dish. Going through suitable for women who are having trouble conceiving with their partner, but wouldn’t be necessary for a couple who are only concerned with passing on a genetic disease and do not have issues with conception. IVF is a taxing treatment and can take a toll both physically and emotionally. It is not something a female would choose to experience if it is not necessary.
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This means that despite the PGD procedure, a pregnancy did not result. This can take a huge toll on the female body and can be due to multiple reasons. Weight can affect the chances of having a successful outcome in PGD. If the patient is overweight they might not respond as well to the medication used to stimulate the ovaries and as a result produce fewer eggs; it can be more difficult to obtain a clear scan picture during egg collection; the medication that is given for pain relief and sedation during the procedure can slow the rate of breathing which could cause complications; if pregnancy does occur, the chance of miscarriage might be higher and there can be more complication in pregnancy, specifically with high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. For all of these reasons, it is therefore recommended that patients who are very overweight should lose weight before starting treatment. Another factor is smoking - in both partners. Smoking has been shown to reduce the chances of naturally conceiving and lowers the success rates of IVF. Cannabis can also seriously affect sperm quality and reduces the chance of fertilisation. So clinics recommend that couple wishing to undergo PGD cut down on smoking or preferably stop all together. Alcohol is also a factor which effects both men and women. In males, an excessive intake of alcohol, especially ‘binge’ drinking, can decrease sperm production and the number of active sperm. Sperm take 72 days to form so the consequences of damage take a long time to reverse. It is recommended that they drink less than two units of alcohol per day. In females, there is no clear evidence that alcohol does or does not affect fertility. However, as women are advised not to consume alcohol during pregnancy, it may be beneficial to view or limit alcohol intake in preparation for PGD. Taking folic acid each day can also be beneficial for a
Firstly, those wishing to undergo PGD treatment must also go through IVF. This is because in PGD the embryos are tested from a culture dish, not from inside the female body, and therefore they must be grown in the culture dish. Going through suitable for women who are having trouble conceiving with their partner, but wouldn’t be necessary for a couple who are only concerned with passing on a genetic disease and do not have issues with conception. IVF is a taxing treatment and can take a toll both physically and emotionally. It is not something a female would choose to experience if it is not necessary.
The patient must receive fertility …show more content…
This means that despite the PGD procedure, a pregnancy did not result. This can take a huge toll on the female body and can be due to multiple reasons. Weight can affect the chances of having a successful outcome in PGD. If the patient is overweight they might not respond as well to the medication used to stimulate the ovaries and as a result produce fewer eggs; it can be more difficult to obtain a clear scan picture during egg collection; the medication that is given for pain relief and sedation during the procedure can slow the rate of breathing which could cause complications; if pregnancy does occur, the chance of miscarriage might be higher and there can be more complication in pregnancy, specifically with high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. For all of these reasons, it is therefore recommended that patients who are very overweight should lose weight before starting treatment. Another factor is smoking - in both partners. Smoking has been shown to reduce the chances of naturally conceiving and lowers the success rates of IVF. Cannabis can also seriously affect sperm quality and reduces the chance of fertilisation. So clinics recommend that couple wishing to undergo PGD cut down on smoking or preferably stop all together. Alcohol is also a factor which effects both men and women. In males, an excessive intake of alcohol, especially ‘binge’ drinking, can decrease sperm production and the number of active sperm. Sperm take 72 days to form so the consequences of damage take a long time to reverse. It is recommended that they drink less than two units of alcohol per day. In females, there is no clear evidence that alcohol does or does not affect fertility. However, as women are advised not to consume alcohol during pregnancy, it may be beneficial to view or limit alcohol intake in preparation for PGD. Taking folic acid each day can also be beneficial for a