Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Services at Penn Fertility Care

What is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis?Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is used to determine whether embryos produced through in vitro fertilization (IVF) carry a gene mutation associated with a specific inherited disorder (i.e. cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, Tay Sachs). Unaffected embryos are selected for transfer to the uterus.Anuja Dokras, MD, PhD, medical director for Penn