PGD and PGS

The Key to Healthier Embryos in IVF

When planning your IVF journey, ensuring the health of your future child is often a top priority. At Conceive IVF, we offer advanced genetic screening techniques like PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) and PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening) to improve your chances of a successful and healthy pregnancy.

What Are PGD and PGS?

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD):

PGD is a specialized technique used during IVF to test embryos for specific genetic disorders or inherited diseases. It’s ideal for couples who are carriers of genetic conditions, ensuring that only unaffected embryos are transferred to the uterus.

Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS):

PGS focuses on screening embryos for chromosomal abnormalities. It ensures the correct number of chromosomes (euploidy) are present, reducing the risk of implantation failure, miscarriage, or chromosomal disorders like Down syndrome.

How Do PGD and PGS Work?

IVF Process

Embryos are created through standard IVF procedures by fertilizing eggs with sperm in the laboratory.

Embryo Biopsy

A small sample is taken from the embryos, usually at the blastocyst stage (Day 5 or 6). This process does not harm the embryo.

Genetic Testing

  • For PGD, the sample is tested for specific genetic conditions.
  • For PGS, the sample is analyzed for chromosomal abnormalities.

Embryo Selection

Only embryos without genetic issues (for PGD) or chromosomal abnormalities (for PGS) are selected for transfer.

Who Should Consider PGD and PGS?

  • Couples with a family history of genetic conditions.
  • Women of advanced maternal age (35+), as the risk of chromosomal abnormalities increases with age.
  • Couples who have experienced recurrent miscarriages.
  • Couples with repeated IVF failures.
  • Carriers of chromosomal rearrangements (e.g., translocations).

Why Are PGD and PGS Important?

Both PGD and PGS add an extra layer of assurance in your IVF process by improving embryo selection. These procedures are essential for:

  1. Preventing Genetic Disorders:

    • Couples with a family history of inherited conditions like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, or Tay-Sachs can benefit from PGD.
    • PGD ensures only embryos free from these conditions are implanted.
  2. Reducing Miscarriage Risks:

    • Chromosomal abnormalities are a leading cause of early miscarriages.
    • PGS helps select chromosomally normal embryos, reducing this risk significantly.
  3. Improving IVF Success Rates:

    • By transferring the healthiest embryos, both PGD and PGS increase the likelihood of successful implantation and live birth.
  4. Supporting Family Planning:

    • PGD can be used for gender selection if desired, provided it complies with local ethical guidelines.

Benefits of PGD and PGS at Conceive IVF

At Conceive IVF, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care. Here’s why we are the right choice:

  1. State-of-the-Art Facilities:
    Our laboratory is equipped with advanced genetic testing tools for accurate results.

  2. Experienced Team:
    Our genetic counselors and embryologists are experts in PGD and PGS, ensuring the highest level of care.

  3. Personalized Treatment:
    Every IVF journey is unique. We tailor the use of PGD and PGS to meet your specific needs.

  4. Higher Success Rates:
    With accurate embryo selection, we help improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy.

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