Pensamiento. Revista de Investigación e Información Filosófica (Aug 2017)

The reproductive genetics

  • Xavier Vendrell

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14422/pen.v73.i276.y2017.019
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 73, no. 276
pp. 527 – 540

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The development of Genetics is closely related with the assisted reproduction technologies from its beginnings at early 1970s. Very high quantities of genetic tests have been developed for couples. These tests allow stablishing the genetic risk, the diagnosis or the reproductive prognosis depending on the couple. The tests are designed to women, men or preimplantation embryos generated by in-vitro fertilization techniques. This paper aims to review the different studies that are currently available to future parents. The establishment of infertility causes is crucial in order to indicate proper treatments. Furthermore, the estimation of genetic risk is decisive to avoid serious disorders in the offspring. In this context, the preconception genetic counselling is extremely important and should be available to patients.

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