Genetic counselling is a communication process where specially trained professionals help people understand genetic conditions. It helps determine their chances of being affected by or having a child or other family member with a genetic condition and make informed decisions about testing and treatment.
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Reasons for Genetic Counselling
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A look at the medical history of your and your partner's family and draw up a family history.
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To learn about genetic screening for diseases sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia etc.
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A genetic counsellor can help you understand test results to help you make decisions
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In case of several miscarriages or infant deaths.
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When a woman is unable to conceive or is infertile.
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If the maternal age is over 35 years.
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A genetic condition or congenital disability that has occurred in a previous pregnancy
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To get ready for a healthy pregnancy.
Meet our Genetic Counsellor
Dr Pavani Upendram
MSc PhD (Human Genetics) BGCI (II) Genetic Counsellor
Consultant Medical Geneticist and Genetic Counsellor
A board-certified senior genetic counsellor with 12 years of experience in medical genetics and genetic counselling. She has counselled over 1000 families with various genetic conditions. Areas of interest include pre-marital, conception, prenatal genetic counselling, and cancer genetic counselling. She was awarded the young scientist awardee for the year 2014 by the Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG).
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