Precision Family Balancing via PGS Testing
Welcome to Myra IVF, the premier Family Balancing Facility in Kenya. We recognize that many parents have a profound desire to complete their family dynamic with the addition of a son or a daughter. Our clinic offers world-class pgs family balancing services, enabling couples with at least one child to scientifically increase the probability of having a child of the less represented gender.
Beyond social preferences, our pgs testing protocols serve a vital medical purpose: identifying disease-free embryos. This is especially critical for families with a history of sex-linked genetic disorders, such as Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease, ensuring that only the healthiest embryos are selected for transfer.
The Clinical Benefits of PGS Testing
Preimplantation Genetic Screening is an advanced technique performed on embryos created via IVF before they are implanted in the uterus. The primary goal of pgs testing is to screen for aneuploidy—an abnormal number of chromosomes—which is a leading cause of miscarriage and conditions like Down Syndrome. By utilizing PGS, we ensure that the embryos chosen for transfer have the correct chromosomal count, significantly improving pregnancy success rates.
How the PGS Process Works
Our state-of-the-art genetic laboratory follows a rigorous process to provide accurate results for pgs family balancing:
1. Embryo Biopsy
Once embryos reach the blastocyst stage (Day 5), a few cells are carefully extracted from the trophectoderm (the part that becomes the placenta), leaving the inner cell mass untouched.
2. Genetic Analysis
The extracted cells undergo comprehensive chromosomal screening. Our team analyzes all 23 pairs of chromosomes to identify gender and detect any genetic mutations associated with hereditary diseases.
3. Healthy Embryo Selection
Based on the pgs testing results, only the healthy, euploid embryos of the desired gender are prioritized for implantation, maximizing the chances of a successful, disease-free pregnancy.
Ethical Standards and Social Grounds
The decision to seek pgs family balancing is supported by international medical ethics. In 1994, the International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO) acknowledged that pre-conception sex selection is justifiable on social grounds, allowing children of both sexes to experience a balanced family environment. Furthermore, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recognizes that parents have the discretion to make procreative decisions that provide individual and social benefits, such as achieving a preferred gender order.
Your Consultation at Our Family Balancing Facility in Kenya
If you are ready to explore your options for gender selection or require pgs testing to screen for genetic conditions like Thalassemia, Myra IVF is here to support you. We provide a compassionate, ethical, and highly technical environment for your journey.
Contact our expert genetic team today at +254 786656236 to schedule your specialist consultation and take the next step toward a healthy, balanced family.