A group of techniques that look at the genetic material of embryos created through IVF. These include:
PGT-A: preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy – also known as PGS (preimplantation genetic screening)
PGT-M: preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions – also known as PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis)
PGT-SR: preimplantation genetic testing for structural chromosome rearrangements
PGT-P: preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic risk scores
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The most recent HFEA data provides a window on trends in the UK fertility sector, writes Ephia Yasmin...
It is crucial to focus not just on scientific concerns about PGT-P, but also on broader potential consequences for those who could be impacted by the technology, explains Maria Siermann...
A timely conversation focused on the bioethical concerns wrapped up in the clinical use of polygenic embryo screening...
Doctors and lawyers got together to discuss the intricacies of the impact of the overturning of Roe v Wade on reproductive healthcare in the USA…
Emeritus Professor, Arthur Leader, discusses the use of IVF treatment add-ons in Canada...
The most northerly fertility clinic offering NHS funded PGT-M and PGT-SR in England is in Nottingham. This means there are now around 100 patients residing in the north of England who are unable to access the NHS fertility services they need locally to avoid transmitting a genetic condition to their children…
Academics from Oxford University discuss the ethics surrounding preimplantation genetic screening tests, including the use of polygenic risk scores...
A recent PET event saw a lively discussion of the UK fertility regulator's new ratings system for 'add-ons' to IVF treatment...
No improvement was found by using ICSI for non-severe male factor infertility or when male factor fertility is not the cause of couples failing to conceive, two papers concluded...
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