The complexity of conditions for which patients pursue PGT-M: a modern snapshot

The first genetic testing on preimplantation embryos (PGT-M) was performed for single gene disorders. Due to the costs and health risks associated with IVF, PGT-M was historically pursued only for the most severe genetic conditions and when there was a known family history. Recent decades have seen an explosion of genetic testing options, including whole exome sequencing and preconception expanded carrier screening, and the landscape of conditions for which PGT-M may be pursued has grown in complexity as a result.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Poster Presentation Source Type: research