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The Effects of Advancing Paternal Age on Pregnancy
As women age, the number and quality of their eggs decline and rates of chromosomal abnormalities …
August 26, 2019
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Understanding Implantation Failure from a Biological Perspective
Implantation failure is a commonly cited cause of infertility. Some causes of implantation failure include uterine anomalies, male factor infertility, and embryonic factors, such as chromosomal abnormalities, genetic mutations, or factors associated with energy production and stress response. Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) has improved live birth rates and reduced miscarriage rates remarkably, but physicians are still trying to understand why some chromosomally screened embryos fail to implant. Mitochondria, which are the primary energy source of cells, have been suggested to play a role in embryonic competence.
August 19, 2019
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What is a Carrier Screening and What Can it Tell You About Your Genetics?
Carrier screening is a type of genetic testing used to assess genetic risks to a patient/couple’s …
July 15, 2019
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How Preimplantation Genetic Testing Has Revolutionized the Treatment of Patients with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Of the known causes of recurrent pregnancy loss, chromosomal abnormalities account for the majority of miscarriages. Biopsying an embryo for preimplantation genetic testing has revolutionized the treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss, by improving the embryologist’s ability to choose the healthiest and most chromosomally normal embryo for transfer.
October 8, 2018
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