If you wish to come to Cyprus for the full treatment then you would need to be here on day 2 or 3 of your menstrual period and stay for approx 18 or 20 days depending on your egg/embryo development. You can have all the necessary tests carried out in North Cyprus to determine the best treatment plan and medication protocol for your case.
If you have the stimulation at home then you will need to come to Cyprus on day 9 and stay for approx 10-11 days. The longer you stay, the better so that the doctor can monitor you for a longer period of time.
Gender Selection in IVF
Gender selection in Cyprus (also called sex selection) is a medical procedure performed as part of IVF that allows you to choose the sex of your baby. Gender selection is done by means of PGS (preimplantation genetic screening). With PGS, embryos are screened and the healthier ones of the desired sex are transferred to the woman’s uterus. PGS is an additional service at EuroCARE IVF which can offer peace of mind to those wanting to rule out chromosomal abnormalities in their offspring. The PGS procedure is carried out on fertilized eggs, or “pre-embryos” before embryo transfer.
Gender Selection in Cyprus For Family Balancing
Sometimes gender selection can be done for non-medical reasons. In this situation, a child of a specific gender may be desired for no apparent medical reason but purely because of a personal, social or cultural preference. This type of gender selection is called “family balancing”. The rationale is to diversify gender in the family.
The selection of the gender of a baby for non-medical reasons (family balancing) is available to EuroCARE IVF patients through PGS Testing. Gender Selection is a by-product of the screening procedure performed during PGS which allows future parents to select the sex of their baby with more than 99 percent accuracy.
Gender Selection Treatment
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IVF with PGS
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) is a test that examines the chromosomal material of an embryo. It can tell if there are missing or extra chromosomes within the embryo. With PGS, we can test the following 5 chromosomes: 13, 18, 21, XX and XY. Upon request, we can screen all 46 chromosomes. By analyzing the chromosomal structure, our medical team can rule out trisomy and monosomy disorders in the offspring including Down’s, Turner’s, Klinefelter’s and Edward’s Syndrome. Only embryos with a normal number of chromosomes will be transferred. PGS is 99% accurate in identifying chromosomal abnormalities and identifying gender.
Suitable candidates for PGS are the following category of patients:
- Women of advanced maternal age
- Couples with a history of recurrent miscarriage
- Couples with repeated IVF failures
- Male partner with severe male factor infertility
These patients are at greater risk of producing aneuploid (chromosomally abnormal) embryos. PGS decreases this risk by selecting only chromosomally normal embryos that have the best chance of implantation.
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IVF with PGD
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a genetic test that examines the genetic makeup of an embryo. This test allows our fertility specialists to examine far beyond the appearance of an embryo. The chance of a healthy pregnancy is much higher when genetically normal embryos are transferred. Implantation is also improved thanks to PGD. To determine whether the embryos are genetically normal, a PGD analysis is carried out by our embryologists prior to their transfer to the mother’s uterus. The accuracy of PGD in determining genetic abnormalities exceeds 99%. PGD screens only five chromosomes to determine if there is a specific genetic condition present in the embryo.
Suitable candidates for PGD testing include:
- Couples with a family history of X-linked disorders
- Couples with chromosome translocations
- Carriers of autosomal recessive diseases
- Carriers of autosomal dominant diseases
PGD Genetic Diseases
The following three categories of conditions can be diagnosed using PGD: (1) sex-linked disorders, (2) single gene defects, and (3) genetic disorders.
How Gender Selection in Cyprus Works
PGS and PGD testing are performed during IVF treatments in our clinic’s state-of-the-art laboratory. Three or five days after fertilization of the patient’s eggs using ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), one cell is removed from each of the embryos. Here is an overview of the screening process:
- One cell is extracted from the embryo by our experienced embryologist using a microscopic glass needle. The embryo biopsy does not damage the embryo nor hinders its growth.
- The cell’s chromosomal composition or genetic makeup is evaluated under a microscope in the genetic lab.
- A report about the quality and gender of each of the embryos is created.
- A decision as to the number, quality, and gender of embryos to transfer is made by our EuroCARE IVF doctor together with the future parents.
- Gender selection in Cyprus ensures that only the healthiest embryos of the desired sex are transferred to the woman’s uterus.
How is the Gender of an Embryo Determined
The chromosomes carried by the sperm determine the gender of an embryo. Sperm can carry either an X or a Y chromosome. The woman’s egg always carries the X chromosome. If the Y chromosome is present in the sperm, then the resulting embryo will be male (XY). When two X chromosomes – one X from the sperm and one X from the egg meet, the result is a baby girl (XX).
IVF Gender Selection in Cyprus Process
1. IVF with PGS Timeline
The IVF treatment using PGS testing follows multiple steps in the following order:
Day 1 – First day of menstruation
Day 2 – Stimulation injections begin
Day 6 – An Ultrasound scan
Day 9 – Fly to Cyprus
Day 10/11 – Ultrasound can and hCG injection (when eggs are mature)
Day 13 – Egg & Sperm collection
– Egg fertilization (ICSI method)
Day 16 – Embryo biopsy (cell extraction)
Day 18 – Embryo transfer (blastocyst day-5 transfer)
IVF Process with PGS
- Fertility Testing
The first important step in the IVF process using PGS is to undergo fertility testing.
For the female partner the following tests are usually required:
- Hormone blood tests to measure AMH (anti-mullerian hormone), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and prolactin levels.
- A blood test to check for HIV and Hepatitis B and C
- A transvaginal ultrasound scan to assess the antral follicle count (egg supply) and screen the ovaries and the uterine lining for any abnormalities.
The blood tests can be carried out at any time during the menstrual cycle. However, the scan should be done preferably before ovulation – around day 10 / 11 during your monthly cycle.
The male partner should do the following tests:
- A blood test to check for HIV and Hepatitis B and C
- Sperm analysis to measure the sperm count, morphology (shape) and motility (movement).
From the test results, our EuroCARE IVF doctor will be able to determine the best treatment plan for you and give you a prognosis for success.
Once the doctor has confirmed the treatment plan, the ovarian stimulation phase can begin.
- Ovarian Stimulation
Day 1 of a patient’s menstrual cycle marks day 1 of the IVF treatment process. Injections are to be administered from day 2 onwards until multiple eggs are produced. A scan is required after the first 5 injections to check the size of the follicles (eggs) in the ovaries. The doctor may advise any changes to the medication protocol if necessary.
You will have another ultrasound scan upon your arrival in North Cyprus. When the eggs are ready, an hCG injection (also known as a trigger shot) is administered. This stimulates the final maturation and release of the eggs in the ovaries.
- Egg Retrieval
36 hours after the hCG injection (trigger shot), the doctor will collect the mature eggs using ultrasound-guided aspiration. This is a simple procedure that takes only 20 minutes to complete. During the procedure, you will be under anesthesia. At this point, the sperm will be also provided by your partner. If you use donor sperm, a sample from your chosen sperm donor will be provided just in time for fertilization to take place after the eggs are being collected.
- Fertilization (ICSI)
Following a sperm sorting procedure, the collected eggs are fertilized with the sperm in an ICSI procedure. The fertilized eggs are then left to develop in the lab.
- PGS Testing
The biopsy is carried out on day 3 day after the egg retrieval (when the embryos consist of 7-10 cells).
- Embryo Transfer
Our doctor will discuss with you the number and quality of embryos to transfer. On day 5 after fertilization, the best quality, genetically normal embryos of the desired gender will be placed into the woman’s uterus in a simple, painless procedure called blastocyst embryo transfer.
- Pregnancy Test
You can have an hCG blood test 12 days following embryo transfer to see the
result.
IVF with PGS Success Rates
PGS allows EuroCARE’s medical team to identify any issues that may prevent pregnancy from occurring, which greatly improves the chances of IVF success. PGS success rates exceed 70% for women under 35 (see graph).
2. IVF with PGD Timeline
The treatment process will follow the below schedule (though may be subject to change):
Day 1 – First day of menstruation
Day 2 – Stimulation injections begin
Day 6 – Scan
Day 9 – Fly to Cyprus
Day 10/11 – Scan and hCG injection (when eggs are ready)
Day 13 – Egg and sperm collection
Day 16 – Embryo biopsy (cell extraction)
Day 18 – Embryo transfer (blastocyst day-5 transfer)
IVF Process with PGD
- Fertility Testing
The first step of the IVF process with PGD testing is to assess the level of fertility in each partner. This includes fertility testing for both the female and male partner.
For the female patient the following fertility tests are required:
- Hormone blood tests to measure AMH (anti-mullerian hormone), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and prolactin levels.
- A blood test to check for HIV and Hepatitis B and C
- A transvaginal ultrasound scan to assess the antral follicle count (egg supply) and screen the ovaries and uterus for any abnormalities.
The blood tests can be carried out at any time during your menstrual cycle. The scan should be carried out preferably before ovulation – around day 10 / 11 of your cycle.
Common testing procedure prior to IVF treatment for the male partner include:
- A blood test to check for HIV and Hepatitis B and C
- Sperm analysis to measure the sperm count, morphology (shape) and motility (movement).
Based on the test results, the EuroCARE IVF doctor will be able to create the best treatment plan for you. Once the treatment plan has been confirmed, you can start taking fertility drugs to stimulate your ovaries.
- Ovarian Stimulation
Day 1 of your menstruation marks day 1 of the IVF cycle. Ovarian stimulation starts on day 2 and lasts for 10 to 12 days. Injections are administered on a daily basis to encourage the production of multiple eggs. A scan is required after the first 5 injections to check the response of the ovaries. At this point, the doctor may advise adjustment to the medication protocol if necessary. Upon arrival in Cyprus, you will have another scan. When the eggs are ready, the hCG injection (trigger shot) is administered. This triggers ovulation and release of eggs from the ovaries.
- Egg Retrieval
Once the hCG injection was administered, our doctor will collect the eggs within 15 minutes or so using a soft, thin tube.
- Fertilization (ICSI)
After the sperm has been provided, the mature eggs will be fertilized using an ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) method. The fertilized eggs (embryos) will then grow in a culture medium for a couple of days before being sent to the lab.
- PGD Testing
After embryos are created in the laboratory, they are grown for five to six days. On day five or day six, one cell will be extracted from all normal developing embryos. Embryo biopsy involves removing one cell from the trophectoderm, which is the outer layer of cells that allows the blastocyst embryo to hatch out of the zona pellucida. The embryos are frozen while the genetic material of the removed cells is tested in the lab. Once the results are ready, the PGD test results will be discussed with the patient(s), and a frozen embryo transfer (FET) is scheduled.
- Embryo Transfer
Only the best-quality and genetically normal embryos of the desired sex will be selected for the transfer day. Your age and the quality of your embryos will be taken into account when deciding on the number of embryos to transfer.
- Pregnancy Test
An hCG blood test 12 days after the embryo transfer or a urine test 14 days post transfer is carried out to see if pregnancy has occurred.
How Are Embryos Selected in IVF Following PGS/PGD
Embryos that have both a normal PGS/PGD test result and good quality can be transferred in a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle. These tests help our fertility team to identify the best embryos to transfer in order to achieve a successful pregnancy. The combination of normal genetic makeup with normal physical appearance indicates that embryos have the highest potential to become a healthy child. All decisions regarding the number and selection of embryo(s) to transfer and what to do with the remaining embryos are made together between the patient and the medical team.
Genetic Testing During Pregnancy
Neither PGS or PGD replace prenatal testing, such as cell-free fetal DNA testing, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis. Although PGS and PGD are highly accurate, genetic testing is required during pregnancy to confirm the test results. The screening techniques during IVF do not replace prenatal genetic testing.
How Much is Gender Selection in Cyprus
- The price for IVF with PGS at EuroCARE IVF starts at 5000 EUR
- The price for IVF with PGD starts at 5000 EUR
Gender Selection Procedure at EuroCARE IVF
Thanks to the valuable genetic information, parents can now be sure that the transferred embryos have the best potential to result in a successful pregnancy and a healthy child. With the use of PGS and PGD testing, we can improve significantly the treatment outcome for patients with prior IVF failures.
As a by-product of the genetic analysis, it is also possible to determine the gender of the embryos. Our screening techniques are more than 99 percent accurate in identifying the gender of the embryo. With PGS and PGD, parents will not only have healthy, disease-free embryos for implantation, but also a child of the desired sex. No matter your reasons for gender selection in Cyprus, we can help you to create the perfect, healthy family you always desired. Talk to our patient coordinator to discover the available options for you!
FAQs
How long does gender selection IVF take? ›
How long does the treatment take? The first step of the process (ovarian stimulations) usually begins on the second or third day of the menstrual period. The stimulation generally lasts for 11-14 days with the second stage, the egg retrieval, happening 2 days after the last shot of medicine.
Can you choose gender at Cyprus fertility clinic? ›Gender selection in Cyprus (also called sex selection) is a medical procedure performed as part of IVF that allows you to choose the sex of your baby. Gender selection is done by means of PGS (preimplantation genetic screening).
How long does IVF take in Cyprus? ›The treatment will take about 15 – 20 days (including the time for fertility testing). If you wish to come to Cyprus for the full treatment, patients must arrive on day two or three of your menstrual cycle and stay for approximately 15-20 days depending on your egg development.
How much is IVF gender selection in Cyprus? ›IVF/ICSI treatment with PGD costs 5,000 Euros at North Cyprus IVF Centre. This is the treatment option we recommend for younger couples below the age of 35. For couples in more advanced age brackets, combining MicroSort with PGD is a better option. This option costs 6,200 Euros.
How long does gender testing take? ›It provides the exciting answer to your baby's gender as early as 9 weeks into pregnancy. The test is administered as a simple blood draw and results are typically available within a week or two.
How many weeks do you have to wait for gender? ›Most doctors schedule an ultrasound at around 18 to 21 weeks, but the sex may be determined by ultrasound as early as 14 weeks . It's not always 100 percent accurate, though. Your baby might be in an awkward position, which makes it difficult to clearly see the genitals.
Is Cyprus good for IVF? ›North Cyprus is a very popular destination for IVF treatment. For a start, it is quite an affordable destination compared to other popular countries for IVF treatment in Europe. It also has a warm climate and is a popular tourist destination, so you could choose to combine your treatment with a holiday in the sun.
Which country is best for IVF gender selection? ›The united states, Mexico, Italy, Cyprus, Iran, and Thailand are among the well-known countries for gender selection. People from different parts of the world usually come to one of the IVF gender selection legal countries to select the gender of their babies and grow their families safely.
How much does it cost to get pregnant with a specific gender? ›Sex Selection Cost
Microsorting averages around $3,000 and could be used with an IUI cycle, which typically costs around $1,000 dollars. PGD sex selection averages around $5,000 and can only be conducted during an IVF cycle, which can cost about $12,000.
Topping the GCR's list of the top ten fertility clinics in Europe is the Instituto Bernabeu. This Spanish clinic has been at the top of its field for some 35 years, responsible for some 20,000 births since the early 1980s.
Which country is most advanced in IVF? ›
- TURKEY. Turkey is home to some of the finest IVF centers and JCI-accredited hospitals that boast high success rates in infertility treatments. ...
- INDIA. India is a popular and established destination for a variety of fertility treatments abroad. ...
- SPAIN. ...
- UKRAINE. ...
- THE CZECH REPUBLIC.
Depending on the area you live in, couples eligible for NHS funding can wait between a few months and up to three years to start fertility treatment. The main reason for long waiting times are the limited resources available to the NHS. In addition to this, all NHS patients must follow a specific pathway for treatment.
What is the success rate of IVF for gender selection? ›IVF with PGT
Parents can expect a nearly 99-100% success rate in determining the sex of the child with this method.
How Accurate is Gender Selection During IVF? Very accurate! Given a fertility doctor's ability to identify XX or XY chromosomes in the embryo with PGD tests, the gender selection process is almost 100% accurate.
How much does it cost to have a baby in Cyprus? ›Thus, the birth in Cyprus, on average, will cost you a total of 4000-5000 euros, plus the cost of accommodation, meals, etc. Also, for a certain period after birth, you should check your baby's hearing – this service is free for both locals and foreigners.
How long does it take to get gender results back? ›An early sex blood test is usually done at the beginning of week 10 of pregnancy. It may take about one week for the results to come back. Your doctor will recommend a diagnostic test such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis if your cell-free fetal DNA test comes back positive for a genetic abnormality.
How long does genetic and gender testing take? ›It takes about 1 week to get the results. A positive cell-free DNA test result should be followed by a diagnostic test with amniocentesis or CVS. What do the different results of prenatal screening tests mean?
Is blood test 100% accurate for gender? ›Thankfully, help is at hand. A blood test for pregnant women can also determine the sex of the baby with 98–99% accuracy, said Carr.
Can baby gender change after conception? ›Sex determination of a baby happens during fertilization, and it can't change during your pregnancy. However, there's a slim chance that the provider could read the 20-week ultrasound incorrectly and tell you you're having a girl (or a boy) when the opposite is true.
Can you get gender at 12 weeks? ›The accuracy obtained on the 12th week of pregnancy was 90.5% (67/74) in the present study if counting only the cases where the gender has been assigned; however, if also taking into account the cases, in which the fetal gender has not been assigned, the accuracy is 67.7% (67/99), which is comparable to the accuracies ...
Is 7 weeks too early for gender? ›
At seven weeks of gestation, it is still too early to identify what sex (gender) the baby will be. It is also impossible to do a thorough fetal screening assessment because it is still just too premature in terms of embryonic development.
What is the success rate of IVF in Cyprus? ›Our success rate of 97.82% is attributed to the use of the latest technology together with experienced professional team of staff.
Where is the most successful IVF clinic in the world? ›Spain is also regarded as the country with the highest IVF success rate. One of the primary reasons patients go to Spain is for egg donation, which has a greater success rate.
What country is IVF cheapest? ›The most affordable destinations for IVF using your own eggs are the Czech Republic and Poland where the costs range from €2,100 to €3,500.
What are the risks of IVF gender selection? ›The major risk to patients is ovarian hypersensitivity, which can occur in standard IVF. Cost may be the biggest deterrent to gender selection. IVF with PGD averages about $18,000 compared to about $11,000 for standard IVF.
Why is IVF more successful in Greece? ›One of the main reasons that couples choose Greece as a destination for infertility treatments is the country's progressive IVF legislation. It allows voluntary and anonymous egg donation; the transfer of more than one embryo; sperm, egg, and embryo freezing; prenatal checks, and surrogacy.
What is gender selection North Cyprus? ›Gender selection in North Cyprus is a special medical procedure that identifies the gender of embryos created using IVF before implantation.
Can you choose twins with IVF? ›Yes, a couple can ask for twins, but the clinic will counsel on the risks. The main risk with IVF is pre-term births. Pre-term births account for 60% of twin deliveries and bring a host of complications for the babies.
What are the cons of gender selection? ›- Possible destruction of embryos. One concern revolves around what happens to the unused embryos. ...
- Societal imbalance. ...
- Gender devaluation. ...
- “Designer babies” ...
- Adult onset diseases. ...
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Multiple births can develop through in vitro fertilization when more than one embryo is put back into the mother's womb. Identical twins can develop even when only one embryo is put back into the womb.
What is the riskiest part of IVF? ›
If you have IVF, you have a slightly higher risk of having an ectopic pregnancy, where the embryo implants in a fallopian tube rather than in the womb. This can cause pain in the tummy, followed by vaginal bleeding or dark vaginal discharge.
What is the hardest part of IVF? ›The 10-14 day waiting period between transfer and receiving the pregnancy test results is often described as the most difficult part of the cycle. Having had daily contact with your medical support staff during monitoring and retrieval, you suddenly are on your own after transfer and just have to wait.
How many IVF are successful first try? ›The national average for women younger than 35 able to become pregnant by in-vitro fertilization (IVF) on the first try (meaning, the first egg retrieval) is 55%. However, that number drops steadily as the woman ages.
What age is IVF most successful? ›It's widely known that a woman is most fertile in her 20's. Studies show that women in their 20s and 30s have the most success when getting pregnant through IVF and other reproductive technologies.
Which round of IVF is most successful? ›- Women under the age of 35 are the most likely to benefit from a six-cycle regimen.
- Women 40-42 (using their own eggs) had a 31.5% live birth rate at the six-cycle mark.
- Women older than 42 (using their own eggs) had a <4% live birth rate at the six-cycle mark.
In fact, in Greece it is! It is no wonder that Greece is among the top countries for IVF tourism in Europe, providing some of the best IVF clinics in Europe. First of all, the country offers one of the most affordable IVF abroad, with a cost comparable to the very low costs of Eastern European countries.
How long does it take for IVF funding to be approved? ›NHS funding may be available for patients who meet the specific criteria of their local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). Each CCG has set criteria and will fund different levels of treatment. It usually takes up to 6 weeks for the funding application process.
Does IVF ever work on first try? ›IVF success rates depend on many factors, such as age and the reasons for infertility. Overall, first-time IVF success rates often fall between 25-30% for most intended parents. However, this probability tends to increase after multiple IVF cycles.
How many rounds of IVF before you give up? ›How Many IVF Cycles Should You Try Before Stopping. In the past, most doctors discourage woman from continuing in treatment using their own eggs after about 3 to 4 failed IVF cycles. They are particularly discouraging for women who do not produce any eggs — or produce just two or fewer — with each cycle.
Is gender selection covered by insurance? ›WILL INSURANCE PAY FOR GENDER SELECTION? Most insurance companies will not cover the sperm microsorting costs of gender selection. However genetic screening of the embryo may be covered to ensure that the baby will be normal and healthy.
What percentage of IVF babies are female? ›
In their study, the likelihood of an IVF birth resulting in a boy was between 53% and 56%, depending on how soon the fertilised egg was put back into the woman. Taking the higher value, this would mean that in every hundred births, 56 would be baby boys and 44 would be girls.
Are you more likely to have a boy or girl with ICSI? ›Moreover, in our data we found more females born after ICSI and FER. However, our study groups are small and there is a need to expand these data in order to reach a firm conclusion. In normally conceived pregnancies, the number of males exceeds that of females by a few percent at birth.
Do IVF doctors know gender? ›IVF does not tell anything about the embryo's sex on its own. A doctor removes a woman's eggs and fertilizes them in a Petri dish in the traditional way.
Is Cyprus Baby Friendly? ›Baby Friendly Cyprus
Cyprus is a fantastic place for a holiday with kids, where you can relax in stunning surroundings in the sunshine whilst the kids play in the pool.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Cyprus? The estimated monthly costs for a single person are around €730 without rent. For a family of four estimated monthly costs are around €2,566.
What is the IVF process for gender selection? ›The sex identification of embryos is done using preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), which involves taking a few cells from an embryo as it develops in the lab, and determining the sex, boy or girl, of the embryos through genetic analysis.
Can you pick your baby's gender with IVF? ›Intended Parents can determine gender through PGD/PGS/PGT-A during an IVF journey. Given a fertility doctor's ability to identify XX or XY chromosomes in the embryo with PGD tests, the gender selection process is almost 100% accurate.
Is IVF gender selection risky? ›There has been no proven risk of birth defects with any of the procedures involved with gender selection. In fact, due to the genetic embryo testing, the possibility of a birth defect is lower with IVF than with natural conception.
What week are IVF babies usually born? ›In vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) is associated with an increased risk of preterm (33rd–37th gestational week) and early preterm birth (20th–32nd gestational week). The underlying general and procedure related risk factors are not well understood so far.
Why are more IVF babies male? ›Research has shown that if you wait for the embryo to reach the blastocyst stage before transfer, instead of performing the transfer at day 3, that sex ratio of the embryos is altered so that there are a higher percentage of male babies.
Can you choose Twin gender with IVF? ›
Some parents who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) can select the sex of their baby thanks to PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy), a type of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).
Who is not a good candidate for IVF? ›Who is not a good candidate for IVF? In vitro fertilization may not work for everyone. Conditions that may interfere with IVF success include fibroid tumors, ovarian dysfunction, abnormal hormone levels, and uterine abnormalities. Women with these issues may face lower rates of pregnancy with IVF.
Is IVF gender selection legal in USA? ›Any patient who is already undergoing in vitro fertilization may choose to have gender selection testing performed. Is gender selection legal? Yes, gender selection is legal in the United States.