The dream of every couple is to give birth to a healthy child and to avoid the risks of passing on genetic and other diseases to him. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a real breakthrough in the field of assisted reproductive technologies. This study allows you to accurately assess the genetic material in the early stages of development before it is transferred to the uterus.
Advantages and features of preimplantation diagnostics
To make preimplantation diagnostics of the embryo, thanks to a micropipette, one cell of the embryo or several cells of the trophectoderm are taken (depending on the type of study and the doctor’s recommendations). This procedure is absolutely safe for the embryo, it takes place very carefully and efficiently. The equipment used for preimplantation diagnostics is of great importance. It must be up-to-date and accurate.
Subsequent transfer of embryos without chromosomal abnormalities is used to
- prevent the birth of an infant with pathologies;
- reduce the risk of miscarriage;
- improve the efficiency of ART cycles.
PGD is carried out exclusively as part of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program. The method allows selecting and transferring only healthy viable embryos into the uterus without chromosomal diseases. The risk of accidental damage to the embryo is minimal.
To make PGD of the embryo, one cell of the embryo or several cells of the trophectoderm are taken using a micropipette (depending on the type of study and the doctor’s recommendations). This procedure does not injure the embryo. Since at these stages of development it has a very high regenerative capacity, the procedure is performed very gently and only for promising embryos.
Today there are two types of preimplantation genetic diagnostics, analysis of polar bodies (egg structure) and analysis of embryos.
Indications for PGD
- chromosomal abnormalities in parents or relatives; ⠀
- women aged 35 and above, men after 40 years of age;⠀
- frequent miscarriages;
- miscarriage;
- male infertility;
- unsuccessful IVF attempts;
- infertility of unknown origin ⠀
The final decision on the appropriateness of preimplantation diagnostics is made by the doctor and the embryologist individually for each patient.
Preimplantation diagnostics in Kiev
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis is an important and effective study that gives excellent results. Such a procedure reduces the risk of having a child with such diseases: Down’s syndrome, spinal muscular dystrophy syndrome, deaf-dumbness and many others. PGD increases the efficiency of in vitro fertilization, and also reduces the likelihood of termination of pregnancy.
You can undergo high-quality pre-implantation genetic diagnostics at “LITA” clinic for reproductive medicine in Kiev. The availability of innovative equipment and extensive experience of doctors are the key to competently performing PGD, achieving pregnancy, successfully carrying and giving birth to healthy children. The clinic uses all PGD methods that allow diagnosing many chromosomal fetal pathologies.