Pre-implantation diagnosis Whether or not hereditary eye disease is recognized Pending decision August 31 21:28
Regarding pre-implantation diagnosis, which examines specific genes of fertilized eggs that have been fertilized in vitro and returns those that are not abnormal to the womb We have examined whether or not genetic diseases that have a significant impact are also recognized, but we decided that we could suspend and review the screening method because we were unable to judge at this time.
Until now, the Japan Obstetrics and Gynecology Association has only accepted cases where there is a possibility of giving birth to a sick child who may die before becoming an adult or for a specific habitual miscarriage. It was.
However, for hereditary eye cancer “retinoblastoma” that can cause blindness, although there is no danger to life, there is a possibility that it will have a significant impact on life. An application has been reviewed to see if the application has been approved.
Regarding this, at the Board of Directors meeting held on the 31st, it was difficult to judge whether it was accepted only by obstetricians at this time, so we decided to suspend and review the examination method.
In the future, the academy will determine the method of examination based on opinions from people from various positions such as lawyers and patient groups.
Mikio Mikami, Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said, `` Determining whether a disease is a disease that strongly impairs daily life depends on the position of doctors, patients, etc. "