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IVF, GENETIC TESTING AND PGT-A London Women’s Clinic outlines ways in which every embryo can be given the best chance
I f you are trying to conceive or going through IVF, you may already be carrying a lot: hope, worry, perhaps grief from setbacks along the way. Maybe you have been through cycles that did not succeed, experienced miscarriage, or are finding conception harder as you get older. At London Women’s Clinic (LWC), we have spent decades supporting people through their fertility journeys, and we know how much this can weigh on you. Our approach is honest and grounded, always focused on what will genuinely help, including embryo genetic testing where it offers a meaningful chance of improving your prospects of a healthy pregnancy. WHY CHROMOSOMAL HEALTH MATTERS Facing failed cycles or miscarriage during IVF can feel overwhelming. Many embryos do not implant, or lead to miscarriage, simply because of chromosomal imbalances, something that can happen at any point in a fertility journey. This is not a reflection of anything you have done. Understanding this is often the first step towards feeling more in control of your options. WHAT IS PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING? Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) gently examines a small sample of cells from
can increase the chance that implantation succeeds, reduce the risk of miscarriage and support a healthy singleton pregnancy, offering reassurance as you plan your family. Results are usually described as euploid (chromosomally normal), aneuploid (chromosomally abnormal) or mosaic (a mix of both, with a more uncertain outlook). Your specialist will always talk you through what each result means for your embryos and your options, including if no suitable embryos are identified. SUPPORT AT OUR CAMBRIDGE CLINIC At our Cambridge clinic, our specialist team offers this same honest, caring approach, alongside the compassionate, individual support we believe every patient deserves. Whether you are just beginning to explore IVF or wondering if PGT-A might be right for you, we are here to help you find the path that feels right.
an embryo, giving your fertility team helpful insight into its chromosomal makeup. This can help identify embryos unlikely to implant or likely to result in miscarriage, so decisions about which embryo to transfer are as informed as possible. WHY PGT-A MATTERS By identifying embryos with chromosomal imbalances, PGT-A (a specific type of PGT)
Find LWC Cambridge at 52 Mawson Road, Cambridge CB1 2HY and visit londonwomensclinic.com
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE The clinic provides vital testing of embryos as well as compassionate support
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