How can I have polygenically screened children using IVF?
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The user is inquiring about the process of having polygenically screened children using IVF, likely referring to preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for polygenic conditions.
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Polygenic screening in the context of IVF typically refers to preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders (PGT-P). This is a relatively new and evolving area of reproductive genetics. PGT-P involves analyzing the genetic material of embryos created through IVF to assess their risk for certain complex, polygenic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. The process begins with IVF to create multiple embryos. Then, a biopsy is performed on the embryos to obtain cells for genetic analysis. The genetic data from these cells are analyzed using complex algorithms that predict the embryos' risk for specific polygenic conditions. Embryos with a lower predicted risk can then be selected for transfer to the uterus.
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PGT-P is used to screen embryos for polygenic conditions
The process involves IVF, embryo biopsy, and genetic analysis
Complex algorithms predict the risk of polygenic diseases in embryos
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