Can you choose your baby’s gender?
Yes, through Family Balancing Family Balancing is the term for gender selection done for the purpose of achieving a more balanced representation of both genders in a family. Couples have the choice to opt for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) that can determine the gender of the embryo and additionally scan for genetic conditions present in an embryo, prior to implantation through IVF. Family Balancing through Assisted Reproductive Techniques has led many parents to complete their families, courtesy PGD, a technique that not only ensures that an implantation of a healthy embryo, but also gives parents a chance to have an optimum gender balance in the family.
Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A) is opted by most couples undergoing IVF treatment. At most times, couples opt for PGT-A for medical reasons. Genetic diseases such as haemophilia or Duchenne muscular dystrophy could be fatal in boys, which make it a primary reason for couples opting to know the gender of the baby. In addition, there are some couples who want to have a balanced family with equal boys and girls to ensure that the kids have siblings of the same gender. We can check for more than 200 different genetic disorders, plus distinguish the gender.
Family Balancing is offered to patients, but only after thoughtful conversation with the parents or parents-to-be about expectations for the child.
ART Fertility Clinic delivers a success rate of over 71 percent, among the highest in the Middle East making it the top fertility clinic in UAE. ART Fertility has three clinics in the Middle East – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and AL Ain. which strive to offer patients fertility treatments that are honest, transparent, and customised to their medical conditions coupled with the best clinical practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it possible to choose gender in IVF in Dubai?
Yes, gender selection is possible during IVF in Dubai through Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT). While it is strictly regulated to prevent gender-linked genetic disorders, it is also permitted for “family balancing”. The process involves screening embryos for X and Y chromosomes before they are transferred to the uterus .
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Is gender selection legal in Dubai?
Gender selection is legal in Dubai for medical reasons, such as preventing genetic disorders, and for family balancing. The process requires Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and must be performed at licensed fertility clinics.
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How much does it cost to choose your baby’s gender?
The cost of gender selection varies depending on IVF treatment, genetic testing requirements, and clinical protocols. At ART Fertility Clinics, specialized packages that include IVF, ICSI, and PGT-A for gender selection are priced at AED 39,000..
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What is the success rate of family balancing?
Family balancing through IVF with PGT has a high accuracy rate for gender identification. Because the gender is determined through PGT-A (Pre-implantation Genetic Testing), which screens the actual chromosomes (X and Y) of the embryo, the accuracy of selecting your desired gender is 99.9%
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Which country is the best for IVF gender selection?
Countries differ in regulations, as some allow gender selection only for medical reasons, while others permit family balancing. The UAE is a global leader in gender selection, offering a progressive legal framework for both medical needs and family balancing. By combining high-tech laboratories with a 99.9% accuracy rate via PGT-A, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become the premier destinations for international families seeking expert care and reliable results.
