Clinical applications of fetal sex determination in maternal blood in a preimplantation genetic diagnosis centre
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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: technology and clinical applications.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a method by which embryos formed through in vitro fertilization (IVF) can be tested for single-gene disorders or chromosome abnormalities prior to embryo transfer. This enables couples to significantly improve their chances of having a healthy child. PGD is an important addition to conventional prenatal diagnosis for genetic disorders. PGD is a complex...
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عنوان ژورنال: Human Reproduction
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1460-2350
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/17.8.2183