Fertility Counseling
Couples may struggle to become pregnant. Often there is an underlying genetic problem related to your difficulties. Our genetic counselors can help.
Counseling may be appropriate if...
- You are having difficulty becoming pregnant
- You have had more than 2 pregnancy losses
- You have a family history of a known genetic condition.
- You are considering an egg or sperm donor and/or in-vitro fertilization
Common Problems
- Infertility
- Multiple miscarriages
- Y chromosome microdeletions
- Cystic fibrosis
- Fragile X syndrome
- Chromosome abnormalities (e.g. Turner syndrome)
See disease list.
Counseling Includes
- Expert review of your personal and family history
- Information on how genetics relates to infertility
- Discussion of genetic testing options
- Explanation of test results and implications
- Detailed personalized summary report
- Coordination of follow-up care with the doctor
Learn more about The Counseling Process.
Schedule an Appointment
To speak with a board-certified genetic counselor about your risks for a disease:
Learn more about Scheduling & Appointments.
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