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Embryos with an abnormal number of chromosomes usually do not implant, or start to implant but result in a miscarriage. They can also result in a child with chromosomal issues such as Down’s Syndrome. PGT-A identifies the embryos most likely to implant normally so that the transfer of a single embryo is more likely successful. Especially for women over 35 and those with recurrent pregnancy losses, PGT-A allows us to transfer just one healthy embryo with the best chance of pregnancy and the lowest chance of miscarriage.
Current evidence suggests that the biopsy for PGT does not harm the embryo if performed by skilled embryologists. A very small number of cells are removed from an area that will eventually grow into the placenta. The inner cell mass, which is the part of the embryo that will become the baby, is not touched. At LARC, we perform PGT on more than 90% of our embryos and our embryologists are very experienced at performing the procedure.
PGT-M may be appropriate when intended parents are at high risk of having a child with a serious genetic disease. If family history or genetic carrier screening suggest high risk, we will refer you to a genetic counselor to discuss next steps.
PGT-A can be used to select the gender of the embryo being transferred. Many patients who are interested in gender selection come to Los Angeles Reproductive Center to build or complete their families.