Genetic Testing and Family Planning
A new genetic test is transforming the way a generation of moms approach family planning. For Sarah Elizabeth Orlando, 33, this journey began with a personal connection to fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common cause of inherited intellectual disability.
Orlando's own history with the condition, confirmed by an in-utero amniocentesis before her birth, and a family history of special needs, informed her decision to undergo in-vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) when she was ready to start a family.
"I knew I didn’t want that for myself or my children,"
says Orlando, who has a deep understanding of the care required for individuals with special needs. After one round of IVF, she had 10 embryos, with three not carrying the genetic mutation.
This approach to family planning is becoming increasingly common, allowing women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and the health of their future children.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning for a new generation of moms.
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