What are the risks and concerns with preimplantation genetic testing (PGS & PGD)? PGS is a perfectly safe procedure to undergo; yes like all medical procedures, there is an inherent risk, but it can be mitigated. Embryos may suffer damage during extraction, but the benefits expected outweigh the benefits. There are no additional risks involved in undertaking an embryo biopsy…

Pre-genetic screening provides information about the gene make-up of the cells found in an embryo. An embryo biopsy removes cells from the embryo, which are then sent to a lab for testing. The embryo is usually frozen and implanted later. This technique can be used to identify approximately 2,000 inherited single-gene disorders and is 98% accurate in identifying affected and…

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is an embryonic procedure done in unison with IVF where a tissue biopsy of a developing embryo is taken and tested for genetic (ab)normalities. The tissue biopsy takes place on blastocysts stage embryos.