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Family Balancing & Gender Selection with IVF

Choose the gender of your baby with confidence.

At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas (AFCT), we understand that for some families, achieving balance or avoiding sex-linked genetic conditions is an important part of their fertility journey. Through Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A), we can accurately determine the sex of each embryo created during IVF, giving you the option of elective gender selection or family balancing.

UNDERSTANDING FAMILY BALANCING

What is Family Balancing?

Family balancing is the process of selecting the gender of your next child to achieve a more balanced family dynamic—for example, choosing a girl after having two boys. For some families, gender selection is also done for medical reasons, such as avoiding sex-linked genetic disorders (e.g., hemophilia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy). With modern IVF technology, gender selection is highly accurate and safe for both the embryo and the future pregnancy.

STEP BY STEP PROCESS

How Does Gender Selection Work?

Gender selection is made possible through PGT-A, an advanced genetic test performed during IVF:

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IVF Cycle & Fertilization

Eggs are retrieved and fertilized in the lab (via IVF or ICSI).

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Embryo Biopsy at Blastocyst Stage

On Day 5–6, a few cells are gently removed from the embryo's outer layer (trophectoderm).

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Chromosome & Gender Analysis

The biopsied cells are analyzed in a certified genetics lab. This identifies both the chromosomal health of the embryo and its sex (XX for girl, XY for boy).

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Embryo Freezing & Selection

Embryos are cryopreserved while waiting for results. You and your physician can then choose an embryo of the desired gender for transfer in a future cycle.

FAMILY PLANNING WITH PRECISION

Gender Selection with IVF

Advanced reproductive technology for confident family planning

Why Choose Gender Selection with IVF?

  • Family Balancing – Achieve the family composition you desire
  • Medical Reasons – Avoid sex-linked genetic disorders
  • Higher IVF Success – PGT-A also screens for chromosomal health, reducing miscarriage risk
  • Peace of Mind – Confidently plan your family with the most advanced reproductive technology

Is Gender Selection Legal and Ethical?

  • Medical gender selection (to avoid sex-linked disorders) is widely accepted.
  • Elective gender selection for family balancing is available as an option in the United States but is not legal in all countries.
At AFCT, we offer gender selection ethically and responsibly as part of a full IVF and PGT-A program.

AFCT Advantage: Accuracy + Expertise

When you choose AFCT for gender selection, you benefit from:

  • Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A) performed by leading genetics labs
  • Omni Med Laboratory, directed by Dr. Dmitri Dozortsev, a pioneer in advanced embryology and ICSI technology
  • Close coordination with Dr. Allon and our IVF team, ensuring your plan is tailored to your family goals
This integration of medical expertise and laboratory precision gives our patients the highest level of accuracy and confidence.

ANSWERS & CLARITY

Frequently Asked Questions about Gender Selection

PGT-A is over 99% accurate in determining embryo sex.

No. The biopsy samples only a few cells from the outer layer of the embryo, which would become the placenta—not the baby.

No. Gender selection is only possible through IVF with PGT-A, which also checks chromosomal health.

It depends on how many embryos develop and their natural gender distribution.

No. Elective family balancing is considered an out-of-pocket procedure. Our financial coordinators can provide detailed pricing.

Ready to Plan Your Family?

Whether you're considering gender selection for medical reasons or family balancing, AFCT offers the latest IVF and genetic testing technologies to help you achieve your goals with confidence.

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