ABSTRACT
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is an established alternative to prenatal testing for couples at risk of transmitting genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis (CF).PGD screens pre-implantation embryos, allowing the safe transfer of those identified as unaffected. Awareness of CF carrier status in Ireland is increasing following the introduction of neonatal screening in 2011. PGD is the most acceptable reproductive strategy for many at risk Irish couples but until now the treatment necessitated travelling abroad. In 2012, the Irish Medicines Board licenced two Irish fertility clinics to carry out embryo biopsy for PGD. This is the first reported clinical pregnancy following PGD carried out in Ireland.
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Cystic Fibrosis , Preimplantation Diagnosis/methods , Reproductive Techniques, Assisted , Adult , Cystic Fibrosis/genetics , Cystic Fibrosis/prevention & control , Female , Genetic Testing , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , PregnancyABSTRACT
The authors aquaint the results of refertilization following sterilization in connection eight cases. Four of their patients delivered mature babies in term. The microsurgical methods following different forms of sterilization are described in details. Refertilization can be a real possibility for women who had previously undergone sterilization and would like to be pregnant again.
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Fertility , Sterilization, Reproductive , Adult , Fallopian Tubes/surgery , Female , Humans , Microsurgery , Pregnancy , Pregnancy OutcomeABSTRACT
Authors report on their gynecological operations performed by CO2 laser. They review the technical solutions done by laser in different types of operations. They discuss the advantages of the administration of CO2 laser in microsurgery and mention the new ways of the evolution of laser surgery.