Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling aims to reduce the frequency of genetic diseases in the community and prevent repetitions.

Identifying genetic risks, identifying recurrence risks of diseases, planning prenatal diagnoses and informing the family about the whole process are the main objectives of genetic counseling.

What are the Conditions to Get Genetic Counseling?

1- Recurrent miscarriages

2- Baby births with genetic disease

3- Individuals with a family history of cancer and chronic disease

4- Advanced maternal age (over 35 years) pregnancy

5- Pregnant women at risk of genetic disease according to screening test results

6- Couples who have consanguineous marriage

7- Risky pregnancy cases as a result of ultrasonographic examination

8- In the environment where certain specific diseases are observed (diseases in that region are intense ex: Familial Mediterranean Fever, etc.)

9- Couples with familial autosomal recessive or dominant history of genetic diseases