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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of haemophilia
26 Nov 2008
Abstract excerpt
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) aims to increase the number of options available to couples who could have a child affected with haemophilia and reduce the anxiety these couples often associate with reproduction. The female partner must undergo an in vitro fertilization cycle, and the eggs or embryos are then biopsied. Embryos which are unaffected by haemophilia can then be transferred to the uterus. The...
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