Many families who wish to have children naturally want their babies to be born healthy and as safe as possible. Chromosome testing in embryos before implantation is a medical technology that doctors may recommend for mothers to undergo. Many parents may wonder what this chromosome testing is. Today, Dr. Nopparat Chaiburanapankul, a specialist obstetrician and gynecologist in infertility, has some good advice to share.
Embryo Chromosome Testing or Preimplantation Genetic Testing is divided into 2 types
- Preimplantation Genetic Screening: PGS is a “screening” test to detect genetic abnormalities in embryos before implantation.
The “screening” here means testing in a population group that has “no” history of genetic diseases. It is done to select embryos with normal chromosomes to be implanted back into the uterus to help increase the chances of pregnancy, reduce miscarriage rates, and also reduce the risk of genetic diseases in the embryo, especially Down’s Syndrome.
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a “diagnostic” test for genetic abnormalities in embryos before implantation.
This test is performed on populations with a known history of disease, carriers of the disease, or family members with genetic disorders.
The purpose is to select embryos free from the known genetic diseases to be implanted back into the uterus, so the baby born will be free from the tested genetic diseases.
Common genetic diseases found in Thai people that can be tested in embryos before implantation include thalassemia, etc.
Therefore, it is recommended to consult a specialist in infertility treatment to choose the most effective and appropriate method for having a healthy baby.
You can consult a doctor or make an appointment at
Excellence Fertility Center
Hotline: 081-902-4668, 081-900-8396
Tel. 02-467-1111 ext. 3266-67
