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Gender selection may be used when parents want a child of a specific sex, a “balanced family”— a boy and a girl, for example, or in instances where sex-linked diseases such as hemophilia are a concern. More and more fertility clinics are offering gender selection with in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI); methods include preimplantation genetic selection (PGS) and Microsort®.

Preimplantation Genetic Screening

Preimplantation genetic siagnosis (PGS) involves testing one cell or cells from an embryo created via in vitro fertilization (IVF).

  • What Is PGS? One cell from the embryo is removed to analyze its chromosomal makeup, which indicates whether the embryo is female or male. Only embryos of the desired sex are transferred to the uterus during the IVF cycle.
  • Who offers PGS? Fertility clinics across the United States are offering PGS, and while it is most often offered for screening for genetic diseases, its use for gender selection is becoming more mainstream.
  • What are the PGS success rates for gender selection? Gender selection with PGS is almost 100 percent accurate.

Microsort

Microsort an experimental technique that sorts male and female sperm. Sorted sperm are then placed in the uterus during an intrauterine insemination (IUI). Microsort is not available in the United States at this time becuase an FDA-approved clinical trial has been completed and the technology is under FDA review.

  • What is Microsort? The sperm absorb a dye which attaches to the DNA or genetic material inside the sperm. The X (female) chromosome is larger than the Y chromosome, thus absorbing more dye and displaying greater fluorescence when exposed to laser light. The difference in brightness is picked up by the flow cytometer (machine used in the process) and the sperm are sorted.
  • Who’s offering Microsort? In the United States, there were two clinics— HRC Fertility in California and Genetics and IVF Institute in Virginia — that were authorized by the FDA to use Microsort as part of a national study.
  • What are Microsort's success rates? Success rates using Microsort technology are close to 90 percent in conceiving a female, and close to 75 percent in conceiving a male.
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Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 08:41

Is tis process covered by insurance? I know certain states have mandated coverage for infertility but does this apply to gender biased autism

Submitted by claire@fertilit... on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 15:03

Hi! I am not an insurance expert but I'm going to say likely there are very few insurance companies that would consider covering this. There might be an exception if a couple has a genetic issue that is more likely to be a problem in, for example, a boy child but I have not heard of this. It's a good idea to talk to your insurance company directly and talk to your RE about financial options.

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Claire

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Submitted by marlene on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 14:27

It seems as if my husband can , only have boy's. And has lost two girl's. What can be the problem?

Submitted by claire@fertilit... on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 15:04

Marlene, if you have had two miscarriages I encourage you to seek your doctor's advice. He or she might want to do some tests to see if they can track down the problem.

Good luck to you!

Claire

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Submitted by ARMANDO MENDEZ on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 06:36

what is the cost in the baby gender procedure?

Submitted by Taras Kuzin on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 11:03

Our doctors recommend to use PGD for gender selection. The reasons for that is other procedures are either less accurate or have smaller chances of sperm surviving the test.

PGD test for gender selection may cost you anywhere between $3,500 and $5,700. The cost will depend on your location and the clinic you choose.

Submitted by akua on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 20:07

pls direct me to a center inct. how much does it cost for gender selection?. how do i get the sperm to the center?

Submitted by judy on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 03:48

i have two girls as well as my long time partner, we both and have been married and have decided that while marriage is not something we need to devote ourselves to one another, that we would still love to try for that boy in the future....is this possible without being married to have gender selction done.

Submitted by Taras Kuzin on Sun, 08/22/2010 - 13:33

Yes, it is possible to do IVF with PGD for gender selection purposes, if you are not officially married. Keep in mind that you will have to have an IVF cycle for that. Here a link to MedVacation webpage that talks about PGD for gender selection and its accuracy

http://www.themedvacation.com/pgd-accuracy

Don't hestitate to contact me, if you have futher questions.

Submitted by Track Awarenes... on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 06:09

Nice! It is courageous to discuss this subject. Gender Selection is not good thing. It will become choice for couple and sometime they will take wrong decision. It will harmful for society.

Submitted by Track Awarenes... on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 06:13

Nice! It is courageous to discuss this subject. Gender Selection is not good thing. It will become choice for couple and sometime they will take wrong decision. It will harmful for society.

Submitted by Eugene on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 04:19

That's very interesting, thanks! I will discuss it with my wife.

Submitted by Sandbags on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 00:32

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Submitted by seema saini on Sun, 10/17/2010 - 20:54

i m 38 yrs old, i have 2 daughters. They are 17 and 18 yrs old, i would like to have baby boy thru ivf gender selection procedure. is it possible

Submitted by Canada Vacations on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 23:23

Gender Selection is not good thing. It will become choice for couple and sometime they will take wrong decision.Nice! It is courageous to discuss this subject.

Submitted by k on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 12:25

How to have a girl? I the only woman in my dad's father in 30+ years. How can my husband and I have a girl , we already have three boys???

Submitted by Find a podistrist on Mon, 01/10/2011 - 02:03

Hello,

I don't think that gender selection is an good Idea, I think people should use technology for knowing about upcoming baby's health instead of gender.

Thanks

Submitted by Find a podistrist on Mon, 01/10/2011 - 02:05

Hello,

I don't think that gender selection is an good Idea, I think people should use technology for knowing about upcoming baby's health instead of gender.

Thanks
Find a podistrist

Submitted by sell property fast on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 09:47

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Submitted by Kerri Kaye on Mon, 01/17/2011 - 18:26

I'm 38, I only want to get pregnant one more time and it must be a boy!!!! I need gender selection!!!

Submitted by coolguys on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 14:44

hi i am 29 years old i already have a girl baby .i am looking for baby boy as my next baby .when is the right time for it

Submitted by intrested04 on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 10:30

i have four boys my last two had trouble breating when born. i am intrested in conceiving a girl but i am scared of having the same problems. and as well of having a boy is there a way to have the girl and garantee everything will be fine. and is the cost high.

Submitted by Ramsree on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 01:48

I have two girls. now i want one boy. garanted everything will be fine.it's 100 % accurate

Submitted by Nancy209 on Fri, 02/11/2011 - 22:02

I already have two girls and i want to have a boy !! which would be the best method for me, i had a history of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy , i had my right tube removed in a complication due to doctors neglegnce !!!
so plz can u tell me what can i do
i would really really appreciate that
thanks
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Submitted by claire on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 08:56

Some fertility clinics offer gender selection to help you have a boy or girl. You should start by contacting fertility clinics in your area and ask if they offer gender selection. There's a Find a Clinic search on every page of FertilityAuthority.com.

Good luck!
Claire

Submitted by d s siva on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 21:05

i have two doughter my wife age 36 can get boy by ivf

Submitted by Claremont on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 03:07

My self and my wife are married and have two daugthers and we both want a male child,but we reside in South Africa please can you give us the contact details of the clinic to visit to have a gender selection done in the United States.

Submitted by Anonymous1298 on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 17:13

Is there a test that can be done early in pregnancy to determine the gender of the fetus?

Submitted by private on Sun, 03/06/2011 - 06:33

me and my boy friend want a girl we have been trying for a long time he has 7bots n want a girl really bad

Submitted by bonnie on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 19:32

i have boy baby and i want to know when is a good time to start tryin for a girl

Submitted by masi on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 07:28

hi, i want to have a baby , but i do not start yet , and i want boy , what should i do to select sex of baby?, plz help me, tanx

Submitted by Sol on Sat, 04/09/2011 - 19:46

I have three boys I would like to have a girl, what are some of the risk factors by using gender selection?

Submitted by dalidaliz on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 08:08

hello im 29 years old and i have 6 daughters how can i conceive a boy? i want to have my last baby and i know that the baby's health is more imporatant then the gender, but i also want to be a mother of a baby boy

Submitted by momof5girls on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 15:34

I am 28 years old and I am a mother of 5 girls who would also like to complete my family with a boy. If you find anything out let me know.Thank you

Submitted by Samantha on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 11:28

Hi, my name is Samantha and I have 5 boys. I was planning on getting pregnant in October to have the baby in July, Do you have any suggestions.

Submitted by Stacey on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 19:31

Hi. I am 20 years old and i want to have my first child. I quit taking my birth control and it seems i can't concieve. Do you have any advice you could give me? If so could you please contact me on my email......hott_babe_91_2006@yahoo.com Thanks so much!

Submitted by terijo on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 08:31

hi. me and my fiance have 3 boys, and i long for a daughter. i dont feel whole, i feel there something missing. a daughter will make our family whole. how do i go about finding a clinic nor me???

thank you1

Submitted by Rena on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 17:50

I would have to have egg retrival since my tubes are tied, and I must have a boy and it should be done in the MUSLIM coustoms, so my hands are tied who is the dr and HOW EXPENSIVE is this in the Nashville area.
Thank,
Rena

Submitted by Seo freelancer on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 01:39

Gender selection,your post is quite helpful for parents.

Submitted by Dinna on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 01:56

please pray for me to have a baby (hopefully a girl). i am 42 years old never been married never been pregnant, i do have a bf (he has 2 boys from his ex)

Submitted by Cori on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 08:31

Is there a list of clinics that offer gender selection that I could see if there is one closest to me?

Submitted by Susan on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 10:39

Back in the early 80's they did not do ultrasound tests and we did the Drano Test. I was taught that Brown was for a girl and blue/green was for a boy. I did this several times with all three of my pregnancy's and all of my friends. This test always showed the correct color. If it turns out black you need to redo the test on another day because the woman ate something that had to much spice or acid in it. I have two girls and one boy, along with ten nieces and nephews. I believe this test does work, but you need to be at least ten weeks along to be accurate.

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Submitted by Hammen on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 22:05

How to have a girl? I the only woman in my dad's father in 30+ years. How can my husband and I have a girl , we already have three boys???

Submitted by Ana Namouse on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 19:10

I think this is wonderful information. As for whether or not gender selection is right or wrong, that strongly depends on one's personal opinion. While you might not think gender selection is the right choice for you, that does not give you the right to tell someone else not to do it. On another note, if you cannot spell, maybe you should not be having children in the first place.

Submitted by write my paper on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 08:46

How to have a girl? I the only woman in my dad's father in 30+ years. How can my husband and I have a girl , we already have three boys???

Submitted by huntley10@gmail.com on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 06:38

I want twin boys, is that possible with a gender selection clinic?

Submitted by Dee on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:39

I have three girls and I would like to have a baby boy, prefferably twins. Am 39 this year. What can I do to make this possible?

Submitted by claire on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 07:34

There is a test called preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) that is used with IVF for gender selection. You will need to find a fertility clinic that does gender selection. The first step would be to contact a fertility clinic near you. You can use our clinic directory to find one. Just look up to the right sidebar and click on the button for fertility clinic, and enter your zip code. They'll help you figure out what's next!

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