Nancy’s grandma
died from breast cancer. Then three weeks to her graduation from the
university, Nancy’s mum too was diagnosed with breast cancer. Because
of this family history, Nancy decided to check if she inherited the gene
mutation that increases cancer risk. She tested positive
She swore never to
have biological children of her own so that she would not saddle her future
children with the disease. Of course, this was a difficult decision since it is
the dream of every woman to bear her own child.
Fortunately, her
family doctor informed her about pre-implantation
genetic diagnosis (PGD), in which doctors test embryos produced in vitro
for a disease gene and implant only those that are free of it.
Pre-implantation
Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a procedure used prior to implantation to help
identify genetic defects within embryos. This serves to prevent certain genetic
diseases or disorders from being passed on to the child. The embryos used in
PGD are usually created during the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
PGD can test for
more than 100 different genetic conditions including sickle cell anemia,
albinism, cancer, crossed eyes, deafness, blindness and Down syndrome.
The following is a list of the type
of individuals who are possible candidates for PGD/PGS:
- Carriers
of sex-linked genetic disorders
- Carriers
of single gene disorders
- Those
with chromosomal disorders
- Women
age 35 and over
- Women
experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss. It can be connected with
abnormal chromosome complement in a man or woman’s gametal cells.
- Women
with more than one failed fertility treatment
- Family balancing (sex selection)
At The Hope Valley Fertility Clinic
(Lagos, Port Harcourt, Benin and Kaduna), PGD/PGS has enabled us to
dramatically increase the prospects for successful non affected pregnancy in
many couples.
If you feel that this therapy may benefit you, a
friend or family member, we encourage you to contact the best fertility
specialist in Nigeria, Dr. Michael Ogunkoya (+2348033069466). He was trained in the best medical
schools in USA, London, Canada, Wales and Hungary. Dr. Ogunkoya is the man that
has the divine mandate to stamp-out childlessness among Nigerian couples. He is
the medical director of The Hope Valley Fertility Clinic.
The Hope Valley Fertility Clinic
Plot 31, Block 113,
Oladimeji Alo Street, Opposite Visa Office, By Ikate Roundabout, Lekki Phase 1,
Lagos-Epe Express Way, Lagos.
+2348033069466
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