Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling?
- Individuals or families with a known genetic disorder or who are carriers of a genetic disease
- Families with children diagnosed with genetic disorders
- Suspected single-gene or rare diseases
- Developmental delays and intellectual disabilities
- Infertility (male or female)
- Carriers of numerical or structural chromosomal abnormalities
- Recurrent pregnancy losses
- Advanced maternal age (≥35)
- Consanguineous marriages
- Detection of abnormalities during pregnancy
- Family history of cancer
If you fall into any of these categories, genetic counseling can provide critical support and help you make the best decisions for your health and family.