Dr. Hanna- Sex Selection &
PGT in Manhattan NY
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for family balancing and gender selection. Medically guided, ethical, and fully confidential process with Dr. Hanna's expert care in Manhattan.
What is Sex Selection?
Sex selection — also known as gender selection or family balancing — is a medical procedure that allows parents to choose the sex of their child before pregnancy. This is achieved through Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) performed during an IVF cycle.
At Manhattan Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Hanna offers medically guided, ethical, and fully confidential sex selection services. Using advanced genetic testing, embryos are screened to determine their sex before transfer, giving parents the ability to plan their family with confidence.
Sex selection is commonly chosen by couples for family balancing — having a child of a specific sex to complement their existing family — or for those who wish to plan the sex of their first child.
Who Chooses Sex Selection?
- Families seeking balance — Parents who already have one or more children of the same sex and wish to have a child of the opposite sex for family balancing.
- First-time parents — Couples who have a strong preference for the sex of their first child.
- Single parents — Individuals pursuing parenthood who wish to choose the sex of their child.
- Same-sex couples — LGBTQ+ couples building their family who wish to plan the sex of their child.
- Carriers of sex-linked genetic conditions — Couples who carry genetic disorders that affect only one sex (such as hemophilia or Duchenne muscular dystrophy) may use sex selection to avoid passing the condition to their child.
PGT – Preimplantation Genetic Testing
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is a sophisticated genetic screening technique performed during an IVF cycle. It allows for the analysis of embryos before transfer to identify their genetic makeup, including their sex chromosomes.
During PGT, a few cells are carefully removed from the embryo (biopsy) and analyzed in a specialized genetics laboratory. This testing provides accurate information about the embryo's sex and chromosomal health.
Dr. Hanna performs PGT as part of the IVF process, ensuring that only healthy embryos of the desired sex are transferred to the uterus.
Types of PGT Testing
- PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy) — Screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) and also determines the sex of each embryo.
- PGT-M (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic Disorders) — Tests embryos for specific inherited genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, or Tay-Sachs disease. Sex selection can be part of this process.
- PGT-SR (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Structural Rearrangements) — Screens for chromosomal structural abnormalities such as translocations or inversions.
The Sex Selection Process – Step by Step
The sex selection process with Dr. Hanna follows a carefully designed protocol:
- Initial Consultation & Testing — Comprehensive fertility evaluation and discussion of your family planning goals. Counseling on the ethical and medical aspects of sex selection is provided.
- Ovarian Stimulation — Fertility medications are used to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs for IVF.
- Egg Retrieval — Mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries under sedation.
- Fertilization (IVF) — Eggs are fertilized with partner or donor sperm in the laboratory to create embryos.
- Embryo Development — Embryos are cultured in the laboratory to the blastocyst stage (Day 5-6).
- Embryo Biopsy (PGT) — A few cells are carefully removed from each embryo for genetic analysis.
- Genetic Analysis — The biopsy samples are sent to a specialized genetics laboratory for PGT analysis to determine sex and chromosomal health.
- Embryo Selection & Transfer — Based on the PGT results, a healthy embryo of the desired sex is selected and transferred to the uterus.
- Pregnancy Test — A blood test is performed to confirm pregnancy.
Benefits of PGT and Sex Selection
- Accurate sex determination — PGT provides reliable and accurate information about the sex of each embryo.
- Family balancing — Allows parents to plan their family with confidence.
- Genetic screening — PGT also screens for chromosomal abnormalities, increasing the chance of a healthy pregnancy.
- Peace of mind — Knowing the sex and genetic health of embryos before transfer provides reassurance.
- Confidential and ethical — All services are conducted confidentially and with medical ethics at the forefront.
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Ethical Considerations in Sex Selection
At Manhattan Reproductive Medicine, sex selection is performed with the highest ethical standards. Dr. Hanna follows all medical guidelines and regulations to ensure that sex selection is offered responsibly and appropriately.
- Medical guidance — All sex selection services are medically guided and conducted within established ethical frameworks.
- Full confidentiality — Your privacy is protected at every step of the process.
- Transparent counseling — Detailed counseling is provided to help you make informed decisions.
- Genetic counseling — For those with sex-linked genetic conditions, comprehensive genetic counseling is available.
Sex-Linked Genetic Conditions
Some families seek sex selection to avoid passing on sex-linked genetic conditions to their children. These are inherited disorders that affect only one sex:
- Hemophilia — A bleeding disorder primarily affecting males.
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy — A severe muscle-wasting condition affecting males.
- Fragile X Syndrome — A genetic condition that can cause intellectual disabilities, more commonly affecting males.
- Color Blindness — More common in males.
For carriers of these and other sex-linked conditions, PGT with sex selection offers the opportunity to have a healthy child unaffected by the condition.
Plan Your Family with Confidence
Contact Dr. Hanna for expert, confidential sex selection and PGT services in Manhattan.
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