[Preimplantation diagnosis with HLA typing: birth of the first double hope child in France]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2011 Nov;40(7):682-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2011.08.007. Epub 2011 Sep 22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is authorized in France since 1999. After 10 years, technical results are encouraging. With the development of new technologies, our team is able to diagnosis the large majority of chromosome translocations and 75 monogenic diseases. However, PGD remains limited because of the growing augmentation of demands causing an increasing delay for the first procedure of more than 18 months. Since 2006, 19 couples asked for a PGD with HLA typing. In January 2011, 11 couples have already been included in our PGD program. The birth of the first child after PGD with HLA typing offers new perspectives of treatment for these couples.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • France
  • Genetic Testing / ethics
  • Genetic Testing / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Genetic Testing / methods*
  • Histocompatibility Testing*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Preimplantation Diagnosis / ethics
  • Preimplantation Diagnosis / methods*
  • Young Adult