Embryo screening

Wow that is heavy reading. I have no idea what type of screening is done sorry. There will be a standard type screening, but know when there is some kind of hereditary gene issue within families, more extensive screening is done. I'm not sure what NZ is capable of in the way of screening though. Perhaps the eggs would be sent overseas for testing.

Good luck with your appointment. I'm sure you will have all the answers you will need soon

it is called pre implantation genetic diagnosis.

it can be done, however, it would be very difficult to get approval for it to happen in New Zealand as the gene only predisposes you to breast cancer, it doesnt guarantee it as at the moment the ethics committee guidelines require having the gene to guarantee you having the disorder. if you test positive for the mutation, then I think that you can apply to the ethics committee to have screening undertaken. it will not be a quick or cheap process and you will be required to undergo counselling etc. if approval is declined then your only option would be to go overseas to have it done. I am not sure what Australia is like although I assume they would be similar to here, England is difficult also but America is one of the easier ones.

Due to the potential for gender selection, racial selection, discriminating against people with disabilities pgd is an ethical and politcal minefield which is why there are such stringent regulations regarding it.

From a quick google cost wise it is about $12000NZD for a PGD cycle and they still recommend having an amnio to confirm the embryo is disorder free as there are no guarantees.

Sorry if my post comes across all doom and gloom I did not mean it to. The first step is to get your test done to see if you have the gene and then progress from there. Best of luck.