Reproductive genetics supports individuals and couples considering having a baby. It helps you understand your chance of having a child with an inherited condition before a pregnancy begins, so you have time to consider your options. At Clarity Genetics, this includes reproductive carrier screening, preconception counselling, and guidance around IVF and preimplantation genetic testing, available in Sydney and by telehealth across Australia.
Planning ahead gives you the most choices. Many people who seek reproductive genetics support are healthy, have no symptoms, and simply want clear information before starting or continuing their family. An assessment can offer reassurance, and where a higher chance is identified, it allows time to consider the pathways available to you.
Reproductive genetics is relevant to a wide range of people planning a pregnancy, not only those with a known family history. Carrier screening, for example, can be considered by anyone, because most people who are carriers of a genetic condition have no family history of it.
A consultation may be helpful in situations such as:
If you are already pregnant, our Prenatal Genetics service is likely to be the better fit.
Your appointment focuses on understanding your personal and family history, explaining the screening and testing options available, and discussing what the results could mean for your family planning. The aim is to give you clear, balanced information so that any decisions are fully your own.
Where screening or testing is appropriate, your clinician will explain what each option involves and what it can tell you, before any decision is made. Because reproductive genetics is planning-focused rather than urgent, there is usually time to consider your options carefully and to involve your partner in the conversation.
To make the most of your appointment, it helps to gather information about your family history beforehand, including any relatives affected by genetic or inherited conditions. If you are unsure what would be helpful to bring, you are welcome to contact Claire before your appointment for guidance.
Clarity Genetics provides a range of reproductive genetics services for people at the planning stage. Reproductive carrier screening looks at whether you carry gene changes that could affect a future child, and expanded carrier screening can look at a wider range of conditions in a single test. Preconception counselling helps you understand and plan around a known family history or recurrence risk before a pregnancy begins.
For those using or considering assisted reproduction, guidance is available on IVF-related genetic testing, including preimplantation genetic testing, which assesses embryos before a pregnancy. Your clinician will discuss which of these are relevant to your situation, what each generally involves, and how the results would guide your planning. Where assisted reproduction is involved, Clarity Genetics works alongside your fertility specialist or IVF clinic.
Clarity Genetics accepts referrals from general practitioners, fertility specialists, IVF clinicians, obstetricians and other clinicians involved in preconception and reproductive care. Reproductive carrier screening, preconception counselling and IVF-related genetic guidance are provided, with a consultant report following each consultation.
For patients considering or undergoing assisted reproduction, Clarity Genetics works alongside the fertility team to support genetic testing decisions. Referral templates and the practice referral form are available on request.
Reproductive genetics consultations are available in person in Sydney and by telehealth across Australia. A valid referral is required to access Medicare rebates. The practice team can advise on costs at the time of booking.
Telehealth is well-suited to reproductive genetics, as appointments are planning-focused rather than urgent and rarely require a physical examination. This allows convenient, prompt access to specialist counselling wherever you are located.
