Those gene variations that we pass on to our children
Dr Victoria (Vicki) Nisenblat says, “We all carry gene variations that we pass on to our children.” In the same way that you’ve got your mum’s eyes and your dad’s nose, we’ve been passing on genes from parent to child, forever. Sometimes we can also pass on things like genetic conditions, even if we’ve never…
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Genetic screening
When it comes to planning a child there are many considerations prospective parents need to navigate, making the decision to have a child for some, is a challenging one. The consequences of having a child with a genetic condition is one of the many considerations facing parents. In 2018, RANZCOG (Royal Australian and New Zealand…
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Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for IVF added to Medicare
Fertility SA provides a comprehensive Genetic testing service. We are ready to support the implementation of the recently announced Australian Government, Department of Health – Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) services being introduced on 1 November 2021, following recommendations from the Medical Services Advisory Committee. The $95.9 million funding for pre-implantation genetic testing has been dubbed…
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