Gender determination
What is gender determination with IVF?
Knowing the gender of the fetus is the share of every parent. The female parent has two XX chromosomes and can transfer one of her chromosomes to the fetus. The male parent has an XY chromosome and fertilization between male and female chromosomes determines the gender of the fetus. If the Y chromosome is fertilized with the egg, the gender of the fetus will be a boy, but if the X chromosome is fertilized with the egg, the fetus will be a girl. Sperms that determine the gender of the fetus behave differently, sperms containing Y have a short lifespan and survive less time in the acidic environment of the uterus. The sperms containing X have a longer lifespan and move slower.
Gender determination
Today, with the progress of science and technology, it is possible to determine the gender of the fetus with modern techniques. It will be possible to determine the gender of the fetus before implantation. In IVF (in vitro fertilization), whether for fertile or infertile couples, there will be a choice to determine the gender of the embryo. One of the modern medical techniques is the PGD method, which allows determining the gender of the embryo.
Advantages of gender determination with IVF
Using the IVF method to determine the gender of the fetus brings some advantages and issues. Below are some of these benefits:
Gender selection: Using IVF, couples can choose the gender of the fetus. This is great for couples who want to choose the gender of their baby and can be a practical method. For example, if a couple does not have fertility problems and needs a specific child for the gender balance of their family, they can use the IVF technique to select the desired gender.
Prevention of gender-related diseases
Some genetic diseases are gender-linked, that is, they are transmitted only to children of the same gender. By using IVF and determining the gender of the embryo, couples can choose the gender of the child to directly prevent gender-linked diseases.
Addressing psychological concerns
Some couples may have concerns about their child’s gender due to psychological or cultural reasons. The use of IVF and gender determination can help them overcome these concerns.
Gender determination with IVF before implantation
There is a choice to determine the gender before transferring the embryo to the uterus and examining the genetic structures with the help of IVF and microinjection methods. Normally, before embryo transfer via IVF method, it is first necessary to perform a screening procedure and after the necessary investigations and tests, determine the gender. Finally, after screening and evaluating the chromosomal defects, the embryo with desired gender is kept in the incubator for several days and after five to six days, the embryo is transferred into the uterus by microinjection method.
Last word
Gender determination with IVF is one of the best and most advanced techniques of today’s medicine, which has a high success rate. If you have any questions in this regard, you can consult an expert physician.