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Can I choose the baby's sex with overseas IVF?

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Some countries, such as the United States and Thailand, allow embryo sex selection during IVF, but this must comply with local law and is often limited to medical indications, such as preventing sex-linked genetic diseases. Sex selection for non-medical reasons is illegal in many places, including Taiwan and mainland China. Even where permitted, it is performed through preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), which is primarily used to screen for chromosomal abnormalities rather than sex selection alone. Confirm the legal restrictions in your destination country and consult a reproductive medicine specialist.

This content was organized and reviewed by the LinkedIVF editorial team for general medical education. It is not individualized medical advice; consult a qualified reproductive medicine professional for your circumstances.Updated 2026-07-11.

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