How to Determine the Gender of the Fetus with IVF: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

IVF is one of the oldest forms of treatment for infertility. This process involves retrieving sperm from the father and an egg from the mother, fertilizing the egg in a lab, and then implanting the embryo into the woman’s uterus. IVF has not only been used to treat infertility, but in recent years has been used to select the gender of the fetus. IVF is the most accurate and reliable method for fetal gender selection of all available methods. Several countries allow gender selection in combination with IVF. If you intend to choose the gender and give birth to a baby of your preferred sex, stay with us till the end of this article.

Can IUI Really Let You Pick Your Baby’s Gender?

Some people use PGD to select the gender of their baby in order to balance their family, avoid gender-related genetic disorders, and increase the chance of conceiving. In IUI gender selection, the doctor examines sperms in the laboratory to find and transfer the ones with preferred chromosomes (XX or XY). The success rate of sex selection with IUI depends on the mother's age, but generally, it ranges from %2 to %20.