If you’re just about to embark on your IVF journey and have your “research hat” on, then you will no doubt be aware that the world of fertility is full of acronyms that you won’t be familiar with.
Here at Procreate, we have decided to help you out. We’ve already covered fertility testing, treatments, and abbreviations you may find in support groups and forums. Today is our last day of acronyms, and we are ending with genetic testing.
Take a look below to learn more.
- PGT Pre Implantation Genetic Testing – Used to identify genetic abnormalities in embryos.
- PGS Pre Implantation Genetic Screening – A test to determine if there are the correct amount of chromosomes in the embryo. This is achieved by biopsy.
- PGD Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis – Used to screen embryos for genetic diseases. It is recommended if there is a family history of genetic disease.
- PGT -A Pre Implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy—previously known as PGS.
- PGT – M Pre Implantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic Disorder – Previously known as PGD
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