Can IVF avoid genetic diseases? Many people are not familiar with some of the advantages and disadvantages of in vitro fertilization due to insufficient knowledge reserves. The first and second generations of in vitro fertilization cannot avoid genetic diseases, and only third-generation technology can avoid genetic diseases. In fact, third-generation in vitro fertilization technology can avoid many genetic diseases, which is also why many families choose to use third-generation in vitro fertilization technology, So what genetic diseases can IVF avoid? Let's take a look.

The third generation IVF can avoid 125 genetic diseases.

There are more than 4000 genetic diseases worldwide, and currently, through the use of third-generation IVF technology, up to 125 genetic diseases can be identified and detected, such as adrenal dysplasia, Down syndrome, congenital cataracts, hemophilia, hydrocephalus, intellectual development delay, color blindness, etc.

The third generation in vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to genetic and genetic diagnosis before embryo implantation, which refers to conducting genetic diagnosis before embryo implantation to avoid implanting embryos with abnormal genes. This technology is particularly suitable for patients with single gene genetic diseases or screening embryos with genetic problems with the original gene, in order to avoid carrying genetic diseases to the next generation. If both spouses have a family history of genetic diseases, pre implantation genetic diagnosis techniques can be used to detect the presence of single gene genetic diseases before embryo implantation, in order to avoid giving birth to fetuses with genetic defects.

1、 What is pre implantation genetic diagnosis of embryos?

Simply put, pre implantation genetic diagnosis of embryos involves examining whether the embryo carries genetic defects before being transferred to the expectant mother's uterus after the sperm and egg combine to form a fertilized egg and develop into an embryo. After confirming the absence of genetic diseases, healthy embryos are implanted into the expectant mother's uterus. For some patients, this is a method of having healthy offspring. At present, this technology can detect 125 single gene genetic diseases, avoiding the birth of many children.

2、 What is genetic screening?

Genetic screening mainly detects 23 pairs of chromosomes in an embryo, comparing and analyzing their structure and number to see if there are genetic abnormalities in the embryo. However, genetic screening cannot be used to screen for genetic diseases.

After three generations of development, IVF technology has now reached the third generation, which can avoid many genetic diseases. This is also the reason why many families choose it. Although this technology is expensive, it has a strong appeal for families with good economic conditions. Although there are also third-generation IVF technologies in China, the success rate is still not comparable to foreign countries. If all aspects of your conditions allow, Can be used as an in vitro baby abroad.