Question 1

What is the PGT procedure?

Accepted Answer

The three different PGTs are all carried out similarly. The patient follows the doctor's advice and has an IVF cycle and egg retrieval. Their embryos are observed in our lab till they are referred to as blastocysts on day 5 or day 6. A few cells are extracted from the biopsyed (removed) embryos and sent to a lab for PGT. The blastocyst's trophectoderm eventually develops into the placenta.

It is anticipated that these cells will constitute the remainder of the embryo, although due to things like mosaicism, this may not always be the case (see question 13). The embryo(s) must be frozen before PGT. An embryo with normal PGT results will be chosen, frozen, and implanted into the patient's uterus later.

Question 2

When must I decide whether to pursue PGT?

Accepted Answer

You should decide to have PGT a long time before your IVF cycle. Before an IVF cycle can occur, DNA samples from the patient, their partner or donor, and occasionally other family members, may need to be obtained. The test creation stage can take up to 12 weeks after receiving all DNA samples.

Question 3

What does egg donation entail?

Accepted Answer

When a woman gives her eggs (or oocytes), she is assisting another woman in getting pregnant. The male partner's sperm or donor sperm may be used to fertilise donor eggs. Donor egg IVF may be a viable choice for those who are unable to conceive with their own eggs due to advanced age, decreased ovarian reserve, early ovarian failure, or genetic mutations.

Question 4

What is azoospermia?

Accepted Answer

Azoospermia is a condition in which there's no measurable sperm in a man's ejaculate (semen). Azoospermia leads to male infertility. About 1% of all men and 10% to 15% of infertile men have azoospermia.

Question 5

Who ought to use IVF and assisted hatching?

Accepted Answer

Some couples with a poor prognosis may benefit from assisted hatching since their embryos may not have the energy to finish the hatching process. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, women with the following conditions may benefit: Mother's advanced age (older than 38), two or more IVF cycles that failed, or a poor quality embryo.

Question 6

What are the advantages of blastocyst transfer over traditional embryo transfer?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy rates are greater after blastocyst-stage embryo transfer on the fifth day. Transferring the blastocyst to the uterus may be more medically suitable because it closely mimics nature, increasing the likelihood that the embryo will implant. Waiting until the blastocyst stage allows the expert to select the best embryo.

Question 7

How is donor egg IVF carried out?

Accepted Answer

IVF donor egg cycles mix the recipient and donor egg cycles. The menstrual cycle of the egg donor and the recipient are coordinated. The donor starts receiving injections to stimulate her ovaries while the receiver starts taking estradiol tablets. Once the donor's follicles are prepared, the egg retrieval is carried out. The gametes are fertilised in a laboratory, and embryos are transferred to the recipient's uterus three to five days later.

Question 8

What should I bring to my first consultation?

Accepted Answer

Please bring any previous medical records, test reports, and a list of current medications. This helps our specialists provide the most accurate evaluation and personalized treatment plan.

Question 9

Do I need a referral to book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

No referral is needed. You can directly book an appointment through our website, by calling us, or by visiting our clinic.

Question 10

What does the PGT-A test look for?

Accepted Answer

The main goal of PGT-A is to guarantee that an embryo is euploid, or having the appropriate amount of chromosomes. PGT-A can identify monosomies and trisomies in embryos, and also checks for chromosomal duplications and deletions.

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