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I had abortion twice.birth defects.dont have any fertility pblm. shall i opt ivf method to avoid birth defect as the embryos screened for birth defect?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

One option: That is certainly an option. Should you? It depends what the birth defects were. I'd suggest getting genetic counseling first, this will help you decide what your best course might be. Best of luck.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had abortion twice.birth defects.dont have any fertility pblm. shall i opt ivf method to avoid birth defect as the embryos screened for birth defect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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