Does a reproductive medicine specialist perform PGT-M?

PGT-M means preimplantation genetic testing for a monogenic disease. It is considered when a known single-gene condition may be passed to an embryo. IVF is used to create embryos, and a laboratory analyses a sample from each embryo for the specific genetic change being assessed. The reproductive medicine specialist manages fertility treatment and works with genetic specialists and the laboratory.

Preparation may include reviewing family genetic information, confirming the target variant, and developing a laboratory testing approach before embryos are tested. The team should explain what the test covers, its limits, and how results may affect transfer planning.

Bring any genetic test reports and relevant family history to the consultation. Ask whether genetic counselling is recommended, what preparation the laboratory needs, how IVF fits into the process, how results are communicated, and what choices exist for embryos with different results. Make sure consent and follow-up arrangements are clear before treatment starts.

During fertility treatment, contact the clinic promptly for severe abdominal pain, rapidly worsening bloating, repeated vomiting, faintness, breathing difficulty, or heavy bleeding. Seek urgent help for collapse, severe pain, or trouble breathing. Request timely clarification if a genetic result is uncertain or you do not understand how it relates to the next treatment decision.

Ask which genetic change will be tested, who confirms the test design, what the result categories mean, who provides counselling, and how each result could affect embryo transfer planning.