PGS – Pre Implantation Genetic Screening

PGS – PRE IMPLANTATION GENETIC SCREENING

Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Ensuring Healthy Embryos through Advanced Techniques.

Preimplantation genetic testing is a revolutionary approach aimed at identifying genetic abnormalities within embryos conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) before pregnancy is initiated. This technique is a remarkable advancement in reproductive medicine that offers prospective parents the opportunity to select healthy embryos for implantation.

Distinguishing Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS):

• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD): This technique is utilized when one or both genetic parents have known genetic abnormalities. PGD involves testing embryos to determine if they also carry the same genetic abnormality.
• Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS): PGS is employed when embryos are created from presumed chromosomally normal genetic parents. It involves screening embryos for aneuploidy, which refers to abnormal chromosome numbers. PGS ensures that only embryos with the correct number of chromosomes are selected for implantation.

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The Benefits of Preimplantation Genetic Testing:

By transferring only unaffected embryos to the uterus for implantation, preimplantation genetic testing presents an alternative to postconception diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. These postconception tests may lead to challenging decisions regarding pregnancy termination if unfavorable results are obtained.

Both PGD and PGS are currently the primary options available for reducing the risk of conceiving a child with a genetic disease prior to implantation. This approach effectively prevents heritable genetic conditions, eliminating the ethical dilemma associated with pregnancy termination following unfavorable prenatal diagnoses.Preimplantation genetic testing represents a significant stride towards ensuring healthy pregnancies and healthy lives for the offspring.