Genetic counseling is a process led by trained experts who assess family history, evaluate medical risks, recommend appropriate tests, and explain results in simple terms. It empowers people to understand inherited conditions and make proactive health decisions.
When Should Someone Consider Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counseling is recommended for couples planning pregnancy, expectant parents with abnormal screening results, families with a history of genetic disorders. individuals with recurrent pregnancy loss, those with known genetic conditions like thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or muscular dystrophy, people with strong family histories of cancers such as breast, ovarian, or colon cancer.
Benefits of Genetic Counseling
Early identification of genetic risks, personalised reproductive planning, better decision-making during pregnancy, Emotional support during stressful situations, improved management of inherited health conditions.
Myths vs. Facts
Genetic counseling is only for couples with genetic disorders.
Genetic counseling means you must undergo genetic testing.
Genetic tests guarantee a diagnosis.
Only women need genetic counseling.
Genetic disorders can always be seen in family history.
Genetic counseling can predict exactly how a child will look.
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