Reproductive Genetics

Pre-conception and Prenatal Genetic Counseling

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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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Who we are...

Informed Medical Decisions, Inc. is the only nationwide network of independent genetic counselors. Using state-of-the-art telephone and internet technology, we bring genetic counseling to patients and providers anywhere.