Genetic Testing is performed on embryos and designed to detect specific genes that could result in a disease or chromosomal abnormalities that could prevent a pregnancy from progressing.
We at Dr.Lad’s Navjeevan Hospital & IVF Center Nashik offer Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and Pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) testing.
PGD is recommended where there is an identified genetic condition present in one or both of the parents, or if a couple have previously had an affected child. It is possible to test embryos produced in IVF for a specific condition, and only those that are normal are replaced.
PGS is a less specific test, where embryos are checked for chromosomal abnormalities (such as Avoid Down Syndrome and Sick-cell Anaemia). PGS may be performed in older women, who have an increased risk of Genetic abnormality, or in cases where recurrent miscarriage have occurred previously.
What are the indications for Genetic Testing ?
| • | Advanced maternal age ( > 35 years) |
| • | Recurrent miscarriage |
| • | Repeated IVF/ICSI –ET failure cycles |
| • | Unexplained infertility |
| • | Male factor |
| • | Known genetic causes. |
