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  • Reproductive medicine
  • Medical genetics
  • Healthcare policy

Background:

  • Pregnancy planning and genetic testing (PPGT) is increasingly utilized in reproductive healthcare.
  • It offers prospective parents information regarding the risk of genetic disorders in offspring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advantages, drawbacks, and challenges of PPGT.
  • To provide practical guidance for healthcare professionals on implementing PPGT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PPGT services, ethical considerations, and genetic counseling complexities.
  • Analysis of factors influencing PPGT integration into healthcare frameworks.

Main Results:

  • PPGT identifies genetic risks, supports informed reproductive decisions, and can reduce the incidence of affected children.
  • Challenges include service provision, ethical dilemmas, complex genetic counseling, and the need for enhanced awareness and accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • Effective implementation of PPGT requires addressing service delivery, ethical issues, and counseling complexities.
  • Comprehensive education and accessibility are crucial for maximizing PPGT's benefits in informed reproductive choices and reducing disease burden.