Gynaecological Genetics empowers you with knowledge written in your DNA, allowing you to take charge of your health destiny. It moves beyond general care to offer a personalized, proactive approach to wellness by identifying inherited risks with our genetic counsellor
This specialized field provides advanced genetic testing and counselling, translating complex genetic information into actionable, personalized health strategies. Rather than waiting for a family history to emerge, genetic insight allows you and your gynaecologist to create a powerful, preventative health plan.
Why gynaecological genetics matters?
Preconception & Family Planning
- Carrier Screening: Prospective parents can see if they carry genetic mutations and risk of passing recessive disorders e.g., Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, etc.
- Parental Karyotyping: Analyses the parents’ chromosomes defects that could lead to recurrent miscarriages or a child with a chromosomal disorder.
During Pregnancy
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): A blood test that screens for common chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome.
- Diagnostic Testing: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) or Amniocentesis tests provide a definitive genetic diagnosis.
- Extended Antenatal Screening: Can include screening for genetic mutations that cause conditions like cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, fragile X syndrome or other inherited disorders.
Reproductive and post reproductive years
- Understanding Hereditary Cancer Risk: For young women with a strong family history of breast, ovarian, or colon cancer.
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Genetics can provide a more precise understanding of personal risk for heart disease and stroke.
- Cognitive Health: Assessing genetic factors for dementia risk of Alzheimer’s disease