When one of the parents is affected by an autosomal dominant disease, the likelihood of transmitting it to offspring is 50%. For this reason, this group of diseases is one of the main indictions for performing a PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis).
Read the full article on: What Genetic Diseases Can PGD Test for? ( 56).
By Alicia Francos Pérez M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 11/08/2018