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Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A)

PGT-A (formerly known as PGS) is a tool used by experts at RADfertility to optimize the efficiency of IVF, increasing the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.

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What Is Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A)?

As a woman ages, the chance one of her embryos is aneuploid (abnormal set of chromosomes which affects viability) rises. PGT-A identifies embryos that are euploid (normal set of chromosomes), increasing the chance for a successful pregnancy. PGT-A is included in our IVF For ME™ Program.

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Read Dr. Ronald Feinberg's blog about the history of PGT-A (formerly known as PGS) in IVF treatment.

Patient Benefits of PGT-A

High implantation and pregnancy rates (about 60%) and extremely low miscarriage rates (>10%)
Enhanced confidence in single embryo transfer stemming from embryologist identifying chromosomally normal embryos that have the highest chance of implantation
Safer IVF stimulation cycles that avoid hyperstimulation syndrome almost 100% of the time
Enhanced fetal growth and pregnancy outcome with frozen embryo transfer
The ability to identify and freeze healthy embryos for fertility preservation for future pregnancy wishes
Provides credible information for patients considering donor egg or embryo adoption in situations where no embryos are chromosomally normal (typical in older patients)

IVF with PGT-A (IVF For ME) – Ages 35-37 57.83% 57.83%
IVF without PGT-A (Traditional IVF) – Ages 35-37 35.29% 35.29%

IVF with PGT-A (IVF For ME) – Ages 38-40 51.26% 51.26%
IVF without PGT-A (Traditional IVF) – Ages 38-40 23.81% 23.81%

IVF with PGT-A (IVF For ME) – Ages 41-42 66.67% 66.67%
IVF without PGT-A (Traditional IVF) – Ages 41-42 (n=3) 0% 0%

IVF with PGT-A (IVF For ME) – Ages Over 42 80% 80%
IVF without PGT-A (Traditional IVF) – Ages Over 42 (n=2) 50% 50%

These results were achieved with > 95% single embryo transfers.

National averages published by SART are found here. RADfertility-specific statistics published by SART can be found here.

When to Consider PGT-A

We offer PGT-A to all IVF patients. Those interested in this testing will be counseled to consider whether PGT-A makes sense for them. Common indications for recommending PGT-A include:

Maternal age over 34
Paternal age over 40
Unexplained infertility at any age
Prior failed IVF without explanations
Prior pregnancy losses
Diminished ovarian reserve (i.e. low AMH, high FSH)

Genetic Counseling

PGT-M and PGT-SR

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PGT-A

Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) is a tool used to optimize the efficiency of IVF, increasing the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.

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PGT-M and PGT-SR

Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic/single gene defects (PGT-M) and (PGT-SR) are tests that help evaluate embryos for genetic risk factors.

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