What is Genetic Testing During IVF?

A female’s sperm and egg possess their own genetic material and information that aids in predicting the development of the child. That is why, following egg retrieval and ICSI, a few cells from the embryo are removed and sent to a genetics laboratory for testing.

After the findings of the genetic test are obtained, the embryo is transferred. It’s important to remember that this test has no impact on the total treatment time frame.
PGT-A
The A in PGT-A refers to “aneuploidies,” whereas PGT stands for Preimplantation Genetic Testing. In this test, the embryo is examined for a missing or extra chromosome on all 46 chromosomes, a condition known as aneuploidy. PGT-A is very beneficial for checking the most probable embryo for complications that might lead to diseases like Down Syndrome later on.
PGT-M 
PGT-M is a condition in which testing is done for single-gene diseases or monogenic illnesses. This testing lowers the chances of the child inheriting hereditary disorders like cystic fibrosis or Huntington’s disease, which are caused by a single gene mutation.
Dr. Manjushri Kothekar, has over 12 years of experience in Obstetrics & IVF Specialist in Chembur practicing at Chembur Fertility Clinic.