The movie GATTACA showcased the ability to determine the gender of a potential new offspring. Morally, this is done to decrease the probability of the offspring having a genetic disorder as females, who have two X chromosomes, are less likely to suffer from diseases from mutations on the sex chromosome. While not medically necessary, some societies will choose one gender over another due to societal preferences and this scientific advancement allows them to have a choice of gender. In vitro Fertilization has made it possible for many parents who have difficulty conceiving to bear a child. Families who are at a high risk of having children with genetic disorders can also use in vitro fertilization and preimplantation genetic diagnosis to