Genetic Counseling

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Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling provides information and support to people who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders . A genetic counselor meets with you to discuss genetic risks. The counseling may be for yourself or a family member. Or you may get it when you are planning or expecting a baby. You may follow up with genetic testing . There are many reasons to seek genetic counseling. You may consider it if you : Have a personal or family history of a genetic condition or birth defect Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant after age 35 Already have a child with a genetic disorder or birth defect Have had two or more pregnancy losses or a baby who died Have had ultrasound or screening tests that suggest a possible problem

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM) ↗. For informational purposes only — not medical advice.

Medications used for genetic counseling

Drugs whose FDA labeling names this condition among its indications — informational, not a recommendation.

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