Genetic+Screening

Genetic Screening is the  testing for genetic disorders. Most commonly, prospective parents or an embryo or fetus is tested when a specific genetic disorder is suspected. In such a case, genetic screening begins with a complete medical history of both parents. If the parents decide to conceive or have already conceived, diagnostic tests can be performed on the fetus to detect various genetic disorders. In the case of a positive finding, the parents can elect to abort the fetus.
 * GENETIC SCREENING:**

Here's a link that can can help specify genetic screening to hemophilia: [|genetic_screening]


 * If you're not sure whether you should be genetically tested or not, consult a gentics counselor.
 * To find genetics professionals in your area, contact the [|National Society of Genetic Counselors] at www.nsgc.org; [|GeneClinics] at www.geneclinics.org; or the [|American Society of Human Genetics] at www.faseb.org/genetics. To find more information about the medical conditions present in your family and about support groups, contact the [|Genetic Alliance] at www.geneticalliance.org.

Reproductive genetic screening can help families reduce the likelihood their children are born with hemophilia using advanced reproductive technologies including:
 * Implantation of embryos that are not affected by the mutation using invitro-fertilization techniques.
 * Artificial insemination using donor sperm/eggs of non-carriers.
 * Artificial insemination using sperm carrying only X chromosomes.