Many people who struggle with infertility turn to ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) in their quest to conceive. IVF (In vitro fertilization) is among the most effective solutions. Navigating the IVF journey is not simple. Considering extra steps might feel unnecessary as you hit the last stage and are ready for embryo transfer. Nonetheless, preimplantation genetic testing in Newport Beach is essential, not just for couples who have experienced many miscarriages, have genetic disorders, or are above 35 years old.
Preimplantation genetic testing and diagnosis (PGS/PGD) offer many advantages. The extra step can help you conceive, carry to term, and enjoy a healthy baby. Among the top reasons to consider it includes:
Less stress and costs
Going through the IVF cycle can be stressful and financially draining. You will be more frustrated with multiple cycles, and some people even give up. PGS/PGD facilitates better results by identifying the healthiest embryos to transfer. The procedure results in higher pregnancy rates per transfer and reduces the number of cycles needed to get pregnant. This translates to less stress, costs, and time to get and maintain a healthy pregnancy.
PGS/PGD initially seems like an extra step and unnecessary expense. Nonetheless, you will reduce the financial burden and emotional and physical stress associated with infertility with a quicker success rate.
Avoid multiple pregnancy losses
As frustrating as struggling to get pregnant is, pregnancy losses are worse. Pregnancy needs a healthy embryo to survive, an aspect that PGS/PGD addresses. While effective in picking a good embryo, visual quality does not consider genetics. If abnormal chromosomes are passed onto the embryo, it increases the chances of:
- Failed implantation
- Miscarriages
- Multiple births, to mention a few concerns
PGS/PGD ensures that the healthiest embryo is selected for implantation. This ensures that the process uses an embryo with the highest chance to implant within the uterus and develop healthily, lowering concerns like miscarriages. It also reduces the need for invasive genetic testing during your pregnancy, making the process more comfortable.
Healthy baby
PGS/PGD can help prevent the transmission of abnormalities. While it does not test for certain diseases, the process looks out for abnormal chromosomes. The doctor only uses embryos with normal chromosomes, i.e., 46 (23 pairs).
If an embryo is missing or has extra chromosomes, they are less likely to lead to successful implantation, healthy pregnancy, and birth. By considering genetic mutations, the testing avoids the use of embryos that could result in disorders such as hemophilia. An embryo might appear high-quality, but the testing digs deeper. This is an essential step, especially for parents with known genetic disorders.
Confidence
The testing provides calmness and a sense of certainty before and after implantation. You are assured that the embryo is healthy, lowering stress. You will not be as much worried about risks like pregnancy loss. Stress is among the causes of infertility concerns. It will be easier to conceive, carry to term, and enjoy healthy birth with improved confidence levels.
The IVF process helps struggling couples conceive and only improves with PGS/PGD. This is more so for women over 35 years since chromosomal abnormalities risks in embryos increases with age. Contact California Dream Fertility Center today to get help on your IVF journey.
