Fetal geneticist Dr. Tamar Goldwaser and OB-GYN Dr. Nathan Fox dive into the nuances of carrier screening and why people might hesitate to receive them. Although uncommon, secondary findings are possible and a parent might find something unexpected in their own DNA from a genetic test. Additionally, the results of a genetic test could lead to difficult decisions like whether to consider IVF or freezing your eggs. In this podcast, they discuss the implications and possible next steps to consider for diseases like Fragile X Syndrome, Fabry disease, hemophilia, Gaucher disease, and other genetic mutations.
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