Genetics is a determining factor in our health even before the embryo is formed. All human beings inherit a set of genes from their parents that will later be reflected in numerous aspects, from hair or eye colour to predisposition to certain diseases.
On the occasion of World Rare Disease Day, in this article we will analyse the role of genetic mutations in assisted reproduction and how a carrier of a disease can have offspring without passing on that genetic abnormality.
How does ovodonation affect me if I am a carrier of a genetic mutations?
It is in egg donation -one of the treatments offered by Ovoclinic– that the issue in question has the most impact and meaning. Assisted reproduction not only provides the opportunity to have children when there are difficulties in conceiving, but also offers tools to prevent the transmission of hereditary diseases, ensuring the best genetic option for each family.
It is logical and normal to fear and worry about transmitting the disease to the offspring. However, fortunately, being a carrier of a genetic mutation does not mean that your baby will be born with this rarity. It is thanks to assisted reproduction clinics such as Ovoclinic where modifying this condition so that it is not passed on is possible.
When a woman goes to an assisted reproduction clinic with the aim of starting a family, she can opt for treatment with Ovodonation. At Ovobank, the world’s leading egg bank, they perform the well-known ‘genetic matching’ as the first step towards achieving pregnancy.
This procedure involves comparing the donor’s DNA with that of the recipient or recipient partner. To do this, a test needs to be carried out by means of a blood test. This analysis will be carried out by each member of the couple. Once the blood has been collected, possible genetic mutations associated with hereditary diseases are analysed.
In the event that the donor and recipient are carriers of mutations in the same gene, this pairing will be ruled out to minimise the risk of the baby inheriting the disease.
Genetic Matching can analyse more than 300 genetic diseases, which is why it is an increasingly used process that guarantees peace of mind for couples who wish to form a family.
This process of choosing donors guarantees the non-transmission of genetic diseases, providing peace of mind and security to families seeking to form a family through programmes such as Ovodonation.
More and more couples are using this method to prevent possible genetic mutations and to carry a pregnancy without any stress. Therefore, if you are looking to have a baby, we at Ovoclinic recommend a consultation with specialists for a complete genetic study prior to treatment.
*The number of mutations and diseases studied will depend on the genetic compatibility test performed: Recombine, Qgenomics, Igenomix, Precongen and Bioarray. In support of our strong commitment to guaranteeing the quality of our services, at Ovobank we reject more than 67% of the candidates for Ovodonation at our centre because our goal is the same as yours, a healthy child at home*