Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is a method where the embryos are examined after in vitro fertilization (IVF) to select
embryos that will be free of specific genetic disorders or chromosomal
abnormalities. Preimplantation genetic testing at Los Angeles' Pacific
Reproductive Center fertility clinic improves the likelihood of a
successful pregnancy and birth for –
Prevention of Miscarriage
For women that have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss—two or more consecutive miscarriages—preimplantation genetic testing is now an option to help prevent future loss. Preimplantation genetic testingcan determine if chromosomal abnormalities are present. If embryos have chromosomal abnormalities, they will not be transferred back to the female partner. PGT has been shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage in women.
Successful advanced age pregnancies
Women who are in their late 30s or early 40s carry the risk of abnormal embryos.In such cases, IVF with preimplantation genetic testing at Los Angeles may improve pregnancy rates and reduce miscarriage rates.In vitro fertilization (IVF) combined with preimplantation genetic testing is a good option in such cases. The embryos are screened during the blastocyst stage to look for any chromosomal abnormalities that may result in implantation failure or miscarriage.
Increasing the chances of a healthy baby
Preimplantation genetic testing comes as a ray of hope for couples who have a family history of genetic disorders. Earlier, the only option available to these couples was prenatal testing. But that could come too late and leave the potential parents in emotional trauma. Preimplantation genetic testing at Los Angeles' fertility clinic, Pacific Reproductive Center, can test for over a hundred genetic disorders and allows such couples to have a healthy child. Instead of resorting to adoption or surrogacy, these couples can now have biological children of their own.
Increase chances of IVF success
Preimplantation genetic testing at fertility center, Los Angeles identifies and excludes abnormal embryos even before transfer. This leads to greaterchances of a successful pregnancy, resulting in a healthy child.
- Couples with history of recurrent miscarriage
- Couples with unsuccessful IVF cycles
- Couples who are at risk of passing an inherited genetic disease to their child
- Women age 35 years and older (eggs have greater chance of abnormalities)
- Carriers of sex-linked genetic disorders, such as hemophilia
- Carriers of single gene disorders, such as cystic fibrosis
- Couples in need of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing
Prevention of Miscarriage
For women that have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss—two or more consecutive miscarriages—preimplantation genetic testing is now an option to help prevent future loss. Preimplantation genetic testingcan determine if chromosomal abnormalities are present. If embryos have chromosomal abnormalities, they will not be transferred back to the female partner. PGT has been shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage in women.
Women who are in their late 30s or early 40s carry the risk of abnormal embryos.In such cases, IVF with preimplantation genetic testing at Los Angeles may improve pregnancy rates and reduce miscarriage rates.In vitro fertilization (IVF) combined with preimplantation genetic testing is a good option in such cases. The embryos are screened during the blastocyst stage to look for any chromosomal abnormalities that may result in implantation failure or miscarriage.
Increasing the chances of a healthy baby
Preimplantation genetic testing comes as a ray of hope for couples who have a family history of genetic disorders. Earlier, the only option available to these couples was prenatal testing. But that could come too late and leave the potential parents in emotional trauma. Preimplantation genetic testing at Los Angeles' fertility clinic, Pacific Reproductive Center, can test for over a hundred genetic disorders and allows such couples to have a healthy child. Instead of resorting to adoption or surrogacy, these couples can now have biological children of their own.
Increase chances of IVF success
Preimplantation genetic testing at fertility center, Los Angeles identifies and excludes abnormal embryos even before transfer. This leads to greaterchances of a successful pregnancy, resulting in a healthy child.