Does a reproductive medicine specialist perform PGT-A?

PGT-A means preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy. It involves creating embryos through IVF, taking a small cell sample from an embryo, and sending the sample to a genetic laboratory to assess chromosome number. The reproductive medicine specialist coordinates the fertility treatment, explains what the result may and may not show, and discusses embryo transfer planning.

The laboratory and clinic may work as separate services. Your care team should explain consent, sample handling, result timing, possible outcomes, and whether PGT-A fits your circumstances before treatment begins.

Ask the specialist why PGT-A is being considered, how it would change the treatment plan, and what alternatives are available. Discuss the IVF steps needed to obtain embryos, how results are reported, who explains them, and how embryos are selected for transfer. Bring previous fertility records and any questions about genetic counselling.

During IVF-related treatment, contact the clinic for severe abdominal pain, marked bloating, repeated vomiting, faintness, breathing difficulty, or heavy bleeding. Seek urgent help for collapse, severe pain, or trouble breathing. Ask for prompt clinical guidance if a result is unclear or you are unsure how it affects a planned medicine or appointment.

Ask who performs the laboratory test, what PGT-A can detect, what it cannot predict, how results guide transfer decisions, and whether genetic counselling is recommended.