GENETIC SCREENING & FAMILY PLANNING IN HOUSTON

Genetic Risk & Family Planning

Understanding your genetic risk. Protecting your future family.
Some families have a known history of inherited conditions, while others only discover genetic risks during fertility testing. At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas (AFCT), we provide compassionate, science-backed solutions to help you plan for a healthy pregnancy.

FERTILITY HEALTH GUIDANCE

Who Should Consider Genetic Risk Counseling?

You may want to explore genetic testing before pregnancy if:

  • Known family history of genetic disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs)
  • You or your partner are known carriers of an inherited condition
  • Experienced recurrent pregnancy loss or unexplained infertility
  • Part of an ethnic background with a higher risk for certain conditions
  • Previous failed IVF cycles with good-quality embryos

FAMILY PLANNING

Why This Matters for Family Planning

Inherited genetic conditions can affect embryo development, implantation, pregnancy health, or your child's future. Identifying genetic risks early can:

  • Reduce miscarriage risk
  • Avoid passing on serious inherited diseases
  • Improve embryo selection and pregnancy outcomes
  • Provide peace of mind as you plan your family's future
Genetic testing and family planning

Genetic Testing & Family-Building Options at AFCT

We use advanced testing and personalized fertility planning to help you move forward with confidence.

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Comprehensive Genetic Carrier Screening

Identifies if you or your partner carry inheritable conditions that could affect your future children.

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Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A & PGT-M)

During IVF, we can safely biopsy embryos to:
  • Screen for chromosomal abnormalities (PGT-A)
  • Detect specific single-gene disorders (PGT-M) before transfer
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Guidance on Donor Options

If testing reveals a high risk, we help you explore carefully screened donor eggs or sperm to reduce the chance of passing on a condition.

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Collaboration with Genetic Counselors

We work with trusted experts who explain your results and help you make informed decisions about next steps.

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Personalized Fertility Planning

Your care plan may include IVF with genetic testing, embryo freezing for future use, or family balancing based on your goals and medical history.

Treatment Options for Genetic Risk

IVF with PGT-M

Screens embryos for specific single-gene disorders before transfer

PGT-A

Checks for chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome

Donor Eggs or Sperm

Safe donor options if there's a known genetic condition

Embryo Freezing & Family Balancing

Preserve healthy embryos for future pregnancies

Your Next Step: Plan for a Healthy Pregnancy

If you are concerned about genetic risk, or simply want to be proactive before trying to conceive, our team is here to guide you.

Scientific Research

Luteinizing hormone–independent rise of progesterone as the physiological trigger of the ovulatory gonadotropins surge in the human

Fertility and Sterility
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Recipient outcomes in an oocyte donation programme: should very young donors be excluded?

RBMO Oocyte Donation Programme
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