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Fertility Glossary

Genetic counselling

Specialist advice about inherited conditions and testing choices.

Genetics

Genetic counsellors explain what a test can and cannot tell you, what results would mean for your family, and the options available including PGT, prenatal diagnosis, donor gametes or accepting the risk. Australian clinics require counselling before PGT-M and PGT-SR, and it is available through public genetics services as well as privately.

Also known as: genetic counsellor, genetics appointment

Sources

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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