huntington's chorea, importance of genetics

algernon · Newbie Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Posts: 6

My wife has a positive family history for huntington's chorea. We are hopping that we will have baby soon. Because of our age doctor advice us to try with artificial fertilization. While we are doing this we would like to check, if is possible, about huntington's chorea in our child. Can that be done? Should we do that?

hortensia · Newbie Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 5

You and your wife are the best example of a modern family that considers all possibilities. In your case, genetically checking is the best thing that you can do. With the techniques that now exist you can even prevent huntington's chorea in your children. About all this, I suggest you to talk with your doctor who is doing the fertilization. All those checking can be done without disturbing fertilization procedure.

huntington's chorea, importance of genetics

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