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Preimplantation genetic testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) is a test to detect chromosomal abnormalities an is one of the most important tests that is carried out in IVF or ICSI before the embryos are returned to the mother's womb. When an egg is fertilized with a sperm artificially, the embryos are placed in smart incubators to grow and divide cells naturally. After five days of follow-up and monitoring growth and division, a biopsy is taken to check the number of chromosomes of each embryos.
This examination helps in discovering embryos that are not genetically sound. They may contain fewer or more chromosomes. Genetically healthy embryos are implanted and the unhealthy ones are disposed of.
PGT-A Is a genetic test that is performed before transferring back the embryos. It identifies any chromosomal anomalies by NSG technology which we provide in Bedaya hospitals’ Laboratory.
This technology allows doctors to analyze the 24 pairs of chromosomes and detect disorders before transferring them to guarantee higher success rates of IVF or ICSI
PGT-A does not test for the following:
Pre-implantation genetic testing to detect chromosomal anomalies makes it possible for doctors to choose the best embryos for uterine transfer thus avoiding miscarriages or unhealthy pregnancies. Statistics show that women aged 38 to 40 who underwent an IVF process had a chance of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses reaching up to 64%. To avoid implanting an embryo that has morphological or numerical abnormalities in its chromosomes this examination is done before embryo transfer to the uterus.
Before undergoing any procedure, you have the right to inquire your doctor about the risks and benefits of the procedure. this will help you take better decisions according to your situation.
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Does 24 years of waiting seem like a long time? Not so for this couple who have waited nearly 24 years to have children. He did not despair despite their previous attempts at ICSI and their failure, and finally, we were able to realize the dream at the hands of Bedaya Hospital doctors.