In family life, every parent hopes to have a healthy and happy child, and sometimes they may have special preferences, such as choosing the gender of their child. With the help of modern medicine, this desire has become increasingly achievable.

Let's understand this process through the story of a family. Mr. Zhang and Mrs. Li are a happy couple who have decided to welcome their first child. However, due to a rare genetic disease in Mrs. Li's family called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), they are very concerned that this disease may be passed on to their child. PKD is a common genetic disease that causes the formation of cysts in the kidneys, severely affecting kidney function, and may lead to symptoms of kidney failure at a young age.

Therefore, they decided to seek medical help to ensure the health of their child. After thorough consultation and examination, they learned that through IVF-PGT technology, they could choose the gender and eliminate the risk of genetic diseases. This technology allows doctors to test the genetic information of embryos before implantation, thus selecting healthy embryos. Mr. Zhang and Mrs. Li were very relieved because it meant they could have a healthy child while avoiding the transmission of genetic diseases.

During the IVF-PGT process, they discussed their options in detail with the doctor and identified their requirements. During the process of egg retrieval and sperm collection, doctors performed genetic testing on each embryo to ensure they did not carry the PKD gene. At the same time, they selected male embryos that did not carry the PKD gene to further reduce the risk of their child having this disease. In the end, they successfully implanted a healthy male embryo and looked forward to welcoming their baby.

However, not all families choose IVF-PGT because of genetic diseases. Some families may have special preferences, such as wanting a boy or a girl, or wanting both sons and daughters. In this case, IVF-PGT technology can also help them achieve their wishes.

The expert team at COSTAIVF, including Dr. Nathan Zhang, is committed to providing families with the most advanced medical technology and professional services. If you are interested in donating eggs or becoming a surrogate mother, we will wholeheartedly provide you with assistance and support. Please contact us and let us create a happy and healthy family together!