Family Planning

Guide to family planning in familial Alzheimer's disease

Guide to family planning in familial Alzheimer's disease

Youngtimers partnered with the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN) to create this guide, which includes general information about the primary prevention trial, family planning considerations, fertility preservation and reproductive options for people at-risk of FAD.

Freezing eggs or sperm to preserve fertility: a conversation with Dr. Kondapalli

Freezing eggs or sperm to preserve fertility: a conversation with Dr. Kondapalli

In this interview, we’re joined by Dr. Laxmi Kondapalli to discuss assisted reproductive technologies for people who are at risk of or have a genetic mutation for FAD, and weighing the difficult decision of joining a trial or starting a family. Specifically, this interview details the ins and outs of freezing eggs or sperm to preserve fertility (also known as gamete cryopreservation).

IVF with pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT): a conversation with Dr. Karipcin

IVF with pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT): a conversation with Dr. Karipcin

In this interview, we’re joined by Dr. Sinem Karipcin to learn about in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing (IVF with PGT). Dr. Karipcin breaks down the science, process, and emotional journey behind this advanced reproductive technology, explaining how it works, its costs, timelines, and success rates, and whether you have to know your genetic status.