01 — What is it
A trained counselor reviews your personal and family history, suggests carrier or embryo testing, and helps you interpret what results actually mean for your real life.
02 — Who typically considers it
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Family history of a known genetic condition.
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Ethnic backgrounds with elevated carrier rates.
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Anyone wanting embryo screening (PGT-M, PGT-A) considered carefully.
03 — Common misconceptions
The myth
"If I'm not at risk, I don't need it."
The reality
Carrier screening surfaces conditions families didn't know they carried. The point is information, not alarm.
The myth
"A positive result means a sick baby."
The reality
Most often it means: now we know, now we plan. Counselors live in nuance.
04 — Questions people often ask
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Which panel makes sense for my background?
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What's the difference between PGT-A and PGT-M?
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How do we make decisions if a partner is also a carrier?
05 — Real stories
"I expected a scary appointment. I got an honest, useful one."
06 — What decisions typically come next
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Whether to test embryos.
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How to interpret variants of uncertain significance.
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Family communication plan.
When you're ready