PGT-A & IVF: A Step Towards Successful Pregnancy

Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) is used in IVF treatments. It helps in selecting embryos with the right number of chromosomes. A higher success rate is achieved with this method. Many couples benefit from this advanced technique. What is PGT-A? PGT-A is performed before embryo transfer. The embryos are screened for chromosomal abnormalities. Only […]

Navigating the Complexities: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) & IVF

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a devastating genetic neuromuscular disease that progressively weakens muscles, impacting movement, breathing, and even swallowing. For couples facing the challenge of SMA, the desire to build a family can be accompanied by significant concerns about passing the condition onto their children. Thankfully, advancements in medical technology, specifically in vitro fertilization […]

Understanding Saviour Siblings and IVF

The concept of a “saviour sibling” refers to a child conceived with the specific intent of providing life-saving tissue or cells to an existing sibling suffering from a serious medical condition. This approach often involves advanced reproductive technologies, notably In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) combined with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), to ensure the newborn is both […]