When your genes are mutated or you have an imbalance in your genetic makeup, you might have genetic illnesses. DNA, the building block of genes, contains hereditary information on how cells should function as well as the traits that distinguish everyone.
You can better understand the causes of genetic illnesses by understanding how your genes and DNA work. A sizable amount of the DNA in your genes instructs the body on how to make proteins. These proteins initiate intricate cell connections that support your well-being.
Genetic disorders can cause infertility in both men and women, and the symptoms can vary depending on the specific disorders.
Three major categories can be used to classify genetic illnesses:
Single Gene Disorders: Diseases brought on by defects in a single gene, frequently with easy-to-understand and predictable inheritance patterns.
Chromosome Disorders: Diseases brought on by modifications to the chromosome’s size or structure.
Multifactorial Disorders: Diseases brought on by many gene alterations, frequently in a complicated combination with external variables like nutrition or cigarette smoke.
Most hereditary diseases are incurable. Some diseases are treatable, which may help you live a healthier life or halt the course of the condition. The kind and severity of the condition will determine the best sort of treatment for you.
Prenatal testing is one of the most frequently performed genetic medicine procedures nowadays. Diagnostic tests and screening tests are the two categories of prenatal testing methods. A screening test assesses the possibility that the fetus will have genetic diseases. A diagnostic test collects cells from the fetus or placenta to determine if the fetus has any genetic problems.
At Samartha Fertility and Fetal Medicine, we use state-of-the-art genetic laboratories to investigate and identify hereditary diseases, as well as design the most accurate and effective treatment plans. Our lab specialists are equipped with innovative technology to carry out an in-depth analysis of your DNA so that you can be certain about receiving the right diagnosis and treatment. We want you to live the best possible life with all the support and assistance you need.
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