I'd like a boy. How does gender selection work?

Answers from doctors (3)


Servy Institute for Reproductive Endrocrinology

Published on Jun 13, 2016

The only method that really is 100% effective is IVF with embryo biopsy and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

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Answered by Servy Institute for Reproductive Endrocrinology

The only method that really is 100% effective is IVF with embryo biopsy and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Duke Fertility Center

Published on Jun 06, 2016

Please contact a center that offers gender selection. By doing this, you will learn how the process works, understand the costs associated with it and be able to determine whether it is right for you.

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Answered by Duke Fertility Center

Please contact a center that offers gender selection. By doing this, you will learn how the process works, understand the costs associated with it and be able to determine whether it is right for you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


South Florida Institute For Reproductive Medicine - Pembroke Pines

Published on May 25, 2016

You would need to go through IVF with preimplantation genetic screening to determine which embryos were male embryos.

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Answered by South Florida Institute For Reproductive Medicine - Pembroke Pines

You would need to go through IVF with preimplantation genetic screening to determine which embryos were male embryos.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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