Dr. Rita Bakshi’s take on- Is PGD Ethical and Beneficial

Dr. Rita Bakshi, a senior IVF specialist and chairperson at International Fertility Centre, gives her perspective on “why PGD is ethical and why patients should go for it?” She says, “PGD is very helpful and reduces the chances of transmission of genetic diseases to the next generation which might turn out be disastrous for the new born and he/she may not be able to survive. “ According to her, PGD is also helpful for the patients who have gone through recurrent miscarriages and abortions. With the help of PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening), we can eliminate certain diseases, which is very beneficial for the couple.