Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis is “a process whereby embryos are created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which are then screened prior to the implantation to identify any genetic defects; to further prevent certain diseases or disorders from being passed on to a child” [1] – these diseases include, but are not limited to:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down Syndrome
- Huntington’s Disease
- Hemophilia
PGD is used for women who have had reoccurring miscarriages, infertility, and for people who have a history of disease in their families or already have a child with a disease (e.g. already have a child with a disease such as cystic fibrosis). The implementation of PGD has become a socio-scientific issue over the last few years as many people have begun to question whether or not it …show more content…
This can add to the emotional stress if a reoccurring a
- There is a chance that all the embryos tested carry a genetic abnormality, and therefore none of the embryos are viable to use.
- PGD is only 95% accurate; therefore an embryo can be used in IVF and still end up carrying a disease/disorders.
- The chance of successful implantation occurring in women aged over the mid thirties is extremely lower, compared with younger women.
- PGD only screens for certain diseases/disorders, it is possible that an embryo can have other genetic abnormalities present.
- One round of IVF costs $12,000 – the government will only fund two free rounds of IVF. The two free rounds of government funded IVF is only awarded are the couples meet the particular health related requirements.
- There is extreme mental/emotional stress placed upon the couple, even more so when embryos results come back to be unviable.
- The emotional toll of having multiple negative results, along with the added stress of costs; can result in an extremely fragile relationship between the couple.
DIFFERING
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down Syndrome
- Huntington’s Disease
- Hemophilia
PGD is used for women who have had reoccurring miscarriages, infertility, and for people who have a history of disease in their families or already have a child with a disease (e.g. already have a child with a disease such as cystic fibrosis). The implementation of PGD has become a socio-scientific issue over the last few years as many people have begun to question whether or not it …show more content…
This can add to the emotional stress if a reoccurring a
- There is a chance that all the embryos tested carry a genetic abnormality, and therefore none of the embryos are viable to use.
- PGD is only 95% accurate; therefore an embryo can be used in IVF and still end up carrying a disease/disorders.
- The chance of successful implantation occurring in women aged over the mid thirties is extremely lower, compared with younger women.
- PGD only screens for certain diseases/disorders, it is possible that an embryo can have other genetic abnormalities present.
- One round of IVF costs $12,000 – the government will only fund two free rounds of IVF. The two free rounds of government funded IVF is only awarded are the couples meet the particular health related requirements.
- There is extreme mental/emotional stress placed upon the couple, even more so when embryos results come back to be unviable.
- The emotional toll of having multiple negative results, along with the added stress of costs; can result in an extremely fragile relationship between the couple.
DIFFERING