How accurate is sex selection?

How is it done and what are the odds that you will get the gender you want?

Answers from doctors (1)


Servy Institute for Reproductive Endrocrinology

Published on Aug 09, 2016

The only reliable method of sex selection requires IVF with embryo biopsy and genetic analysis. It is at least 98% reliable. Errors in the analysis are possible, however.

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Answered by Servy Institute for Reproductive Endrocrinology

The only reliable method of sex selection requires IVF with embryo biopsy and genetic analysis. It is at least 98% reliable. Errors in the analysis are possible, however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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