Hey friends! We’ve got some exciting news to share from recent conferences attended by Dr. Taylor. There was a lot of buzz around Microarray Preimplantation Diagnosis (MA-PGD) at the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, the Midwest Reproductive Symposium, and the IVF Comprehensive Update. This technique is a game-changer for diagnosing genetic disorders through embryo biopsies on day 3 or 5.
Traditionally, we used fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) to check for chromosomal issues, but that method is becoming outdated. If you want to dive deeper into these advancements, check out this post about a new mom’s priceless reaction when discovering she’s having a boy.
For those interested in at-home options, you can look into resources like the at-home insemination kit available here. And if you’re curious about the broader picture of in vitro fertilization, this Wikipedia page is a fantastic resource!
In summary, the conferences highlighted the shift towards more accurate genetic testing methods, and there’s plenty of support available for those on their fertility journeys.