Pedigree Analysis
Pedigree analysis is a genetic evaluation method used to study inheritance patterns of medical or genetic conditions within a family across multiple generations.
As part of genetic counseling workflows, detailed family history is collected from an individual or couple to assess the possible inheritance of selected genetic, reproductive, developmental, or hereditary conditions.
A pedigree chart is a graphical representation of family relationships and inheritance patterns using standardized genetic symbols to represent affected individuals, carriers, unaffected family members, and generational relationships.
Pedigree analysis may assist evaluation of selected clinical situations including recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility, congenital anomalies, neonatal deaths, hereditary disorders, family history of genetic conditions, previous child with a genetic disorder, or selected reproductive and prenatal concerns.
Genetic counseling may additionally help individuals and families understand inheritance patterns, reproductive risks, available genetic testing options, and implications of selected hereditary conditions.
Different inheritance patterns may be identified during pedigree analysis including autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, Y-linked, and mitochondrial inheritance depending on the family history and clinical findings.
Pedigree analysis may assist selection of appropriate genetic investigations and reproductive evaluation workflows in selected clinical situations.
Pedigree analysis at Krishna IVF forms part of broader reproductive genetics, genetic counseling, prenatal evaluation, fertility assessment, and individualized reproductive medicine workflows.
