Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies
This is a procedure which screens or tests the embryos produced out of IVF to check if it has the right number of chromosomes. This is conducted prior to implantation of the embryo in the womb.
Who is Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies(PGT-A) suitable for
Since older women are more likely to have eggs with the wrong number of chromosomes, this procedure is suitable for them. However, men can also have sperms with abnormal number of chromosomes and such couples can benefit from PGT-A. Couples who had many failed attempts at IVF treatment and women who have had two are more miscarriages should consider PGT-A.
PGT-A is advocated in certain situations to increase the chances of transferring a genetically normal embryo, and minimizing the chance of a miscarriage, while maximizing the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
- Woman is given fertility injections to produce plenty of eggs. These are then fertilized through direct injection of sperm into egg.
- Embryos are allowed to develop for 5 – 6 days, and only a few of them will develop into healthy embryos after 5 – 6 days.
- A few cells are micro surgically removed from the healthy embryos and the embryos are frozen.
- The cells are then shipped to a genetic laboratory which analyzes the cells to determine which of them have the right number of chromosomes. We will thus know which of the embryos are suitable for implantation.
- The Woman takes hormones for a few weeks to prepare uterine lining for embryo transfer.
- On the day of transfer, the embryo is thawed and transferred
Dr. Ashwini G. B.
Dr.Ashwini heads the In Vitro Fertilization(IVF) department at Aspire Fertility Center. She is a member of Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), Karnataka Chapter of ISAR. Doctor has an experience of 14 years in Reproductive Medicine and her special interests are Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis.
Dr. SRIVIDHYA G. K.
Dr. Srividhya is an experienced Reproductive Medicine, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Fertility and IVF specialist at Aspire Fertility Center. With her extensive knowledge and experience in reproductive medicine, she is committed to providing the best fertility treatments. Dr. Srividhya specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome infertility challenges and achieve successful outcomes. She is a member of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (BSOG).
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