Latest UK pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) figures - 2009

In 2009, 232 patients underwent 288 PGD treatment cycles.

How many babies are born following PGD?

In 2009 there were 86 live births resulting in 100 babies. The live birth rate (births per cycles started) was 29.9%.

You can find PGD figures for previous years in:

Page last updated: 01 February 2012

Genetic testing

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Learn about pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

Discover how this technique could help to avoid passing on inherited conditions to any potential child.

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