Fertility & Pregnancy
All couples planning a family should consider carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, according to medical guidelines. If you have problems with fertility, miscarriages or pregnancy complications, genes may be the cause — and treatments may be available.
If you answer "yes" to the following...
Consider this test:Are you planning a family?
Cystic FibrosisDo you have Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry?
Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier ScreeningHave you had two or more miscarriages?
Recurrent Pregnancy LossHave you had pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, placental abruption, IUGR)?
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