Genetic Prevention
(Matching)

According to the World Health Organization, hereditary disorders are involved in over 20% of infant deaths in developed countries.
Thanks to major scientific advances in genetics, we can prevent most of these conditions — particularly those related to recessive genetic diseases.

Genetic Prevention
(Matching)

According to the World Health Organization, hereditary disorders are involved in over 20% of infant deaths in developed countries.
Thanks to major scientific advances in genetics, we can prevent most of these conditions — particularly those related to recessive genetic diseases.

What are recessive genetic diseases?

These conditions may arise when both biological parents carry the same mutation for a specific gene. Examples of these diseases are Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile-X Syndrome among others.

All of our donors undergo a comprehensive carrier genetic screening test called CGT Bank, that allows us to identify the gene mutations they carry. If necessary, we can perform the CGT Exome as an upgrade.

What is the Genetic Matching Test?

Since all of our egg donors have already completed their genetic analysis, the only step needed to rule out associated diseases in the future baby is to perform a similar test on the intended father or sperm donor.

The results are then compared with the egg donor’s report to detect any shared gene mutations.

Favorable Match

A favorable match means that both biological parents do not share the same mutations for all of the studied genes  and that the risk of the baby being affected by a recessive condition is residual. A favorable match for the genes studied does not exclude the possibility that a de novo mutation may appear in the offspring.

Unfavorable Match

unfavorable match

An unfavorable match means that both biological parents share the same mutation for one or more of the studied genes and that the risk of having an affected baby is 25% and of having an unaffected carrier is 50%

This is how we apply the latest science in genetics to help prevent recessive conditions in your future child.

What is the cost of this testing?

  • The compatibility analysis is included at no additional charge, provided that the patient submits their own genetic test results. If the patient has not undergone genetic testing, they should contact their clinic for guidance.
  • When using sperm donor, if the sperm donor has already undergone a genetic screening test, we will advise you if matching with our egg donor is possible at no extra cost.

What is the cost of this testing?

  • The compatibility analysis is included at no additional charge, provided that the patient submits their own genetic test results. If the patient has not undergone genetic testing, they should contact their clinic for guidance.
  • When using sperm donor, if the sperm donor has already undergone a genetic screening test, we will advise you if matching with our egg donor is possible at no extra cost.