It is a method to check for genetic problems or the sex of embryos before transferring them to the uterus. It is done by extracting a cell from the embryo with special instruments and then studying these cells.

- Normally the woman produces one egg per month

- Using induction drugs , the woman produces many eggs.

Induction Drugs

- The eggs are aspirated out using a vaginal ultrasound with a special aspiration needle attached to it.

Ovum pickup by transvaginal ultrasound

- Each egg is injected with the husband sperm

ICSI

- The fertilized egg divides

- A single cell is removed from the dividing embryo

Getting out a cell

- The cell is studies for genetic abnormalities and to determine the gender of the embryo.

Genetic Diagnosis