Tag: Genetics
What is a Genetic Counselor?
Posted in Fertility Experts on July 19, 2023 by Amy VanceMost babies are born healthy, but 3-5% have a birth defect or problem with development. Some of those problems happen by chance, and some can be inherited. For … Read the Story
ADHD: Is It An Issue for an Egg Donor?
Posted in Egg Donation on July 28, 2020 by Donor ConciergeEgg donor profiles usually contain a full health history for the egg donor and her immediate family. ADHD, whether medicated or not, is something we may see on … Read the Story
Are genetics important when choosing an egg donor?
Posted in Egg Donation on July 13, 2020 by Donor ConciergeThis month, we’re highlighting the work of fertility’s “unsung heroes” – the professionals that deal with the nitty gritty of fertility. Genetic testing is an … Read the Story
Amy Vance, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor, Bay Area Genetic Counseling
Posted in Fertility Experts on January 15, 2016 by Donor Concierge“Family history risk assessment is an important genetic screening which reveals real risks to offspring that are not detectable by a genetic screening test. … Read the Story