At a glance
Key planning information for this type of pgd in South Africa.
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PGD without Gender Selection in South Africa is priced per case. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
A type of pgd. Read the full description of pgd.
About Procedure
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The PGD procedure, where the embryo is diagnosed, takes a few days. One full cycle of IVF takes around 4 to 6 weeks in total, including the PGD procedure.
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Days admitted
None.
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Anesthesia
PGD doesn’t require any anesthesia. Egg collection for the IVF process takes place under a sedation anesthesia, or a general anesthesia.
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Recovery
There is no recovery period for PGD and you are able to carry out your normal activities after leaving the clinic.
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Risks
Risks for PGD combined with IVF are similar to risks associated with IVF treatment.
Risks include:
- Damage to embryos through the cell removal process.
- PGD testing may not be 100 percent conclusive.
- Reaction to fertility drugs including hot flashes, mood change and headaches.
- Cramps and a small amount of bleeding may occur after egg collection.
- Ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome.
- Ectopic pregnancy.
- Multiple births.
Risks include:
- Damage to embryos through the cell removal process.
- PGD testing may not be 100 percent conclusive.
- Reaction to fertility drugs including hot flashes, mood change and headaches.
- Cramps and a small amount of bleeding may occur after egg collection.
- Ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome.
- Ectopic pregnancy.
- Multiple births.
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After care
- Monitor any side effects arising from IVF fertility drugs and consult your doctor if you are experiencing problems.
- Take painkillers if you have cramping following egg collection.
- Take painkillers if you have cramping following egg collection.
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Hospitals in South Africa offering PGD
These hospitals list PGD in South Africa; ask any of them to quote PGD without Gender Selection for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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