Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for Huntington's disease: the experience of three European centres

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for Huntington's disease: the experience of three European centres. Maartje C Van Rij, Marjan De Rademaeker, Céline Moutou, Jos CFM Dreesen, Martine De Rycke, Inge Liebaers, Joep PM Geraedts, Christine EM De Die-Smulders, Stéphane Viville and on behalf of the BruMaStra PGD working group; European Journal of Human Genetics 20, 368-375 (April 2012) | doi:10.1038/ejhg.2011.202

To consider new pregnancy possibility when there is a previous confirmed diagnosis of a child with FA is an issue that usually concerns many young couples. The "Preimplantation genetic diagnosis" (PGD) also can be a valuable and safe reproductive option for FA carriers and couples at risk of transmitting FA.
(Without consider ethical implications and personal religious beliefs).