23/06/2025
PGT-A / PGS in Malaysia - Risky, Unnecessary and Wasteful?
Preimplantation Genetic Testing - Aneuploidy (PGT-A), also known as Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS), is broadly applied to the majority of IVF patients in Malaysia. However, this may be risky, unnecessary and wasteful.
PGT-A Malaysia - Risky, Unnecessary and Wasteful?
Preimplantation Genetic Testing - Aneuploidy (PGT-A), also known as Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS), is broadly applied to the majority of IVF patients in Malaysia. However, this may be risky, unnecessary and wasteful.
31/03/2023
Why Assessing Genetic Normality Of IVF Embryos By AI Is A Better Option
Why Assessing Genetic Normality Of IVF Embryos By AI Is A Better Option – Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin - CodeBlue
It might be preferable for older women undergoing IVF to screen their embryos for genetic abnormalities, before transferring them into their wombs.
31/03/2023
Clinical trial shows that PGS / PGT-A reduces live birth rates in IVF
Cumulative LBR in PGT-A falls below that of routine IVF in new SART analysis
Following neutral results in several high profile RCTs, PGT-A has once again failed to demonstrate its benefit in terms of LBR, now in a new cohort analysis from the SART database. Can the results be explained by mosaicism in some embryos, misdiagnosis, or biopsy?
21/03/2023
Prominent Doctors and Scientists Criticize Continued Utilization of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) in IVF and Warn about a New Fourth Generation Test
Prominent Physicians and Scientists Criticize Continued Utilization of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) in IVF and Warn about a New Fourth Generation Test
January 12, 2021 -- While biological ability of human embryos to self-correct genetic abnormalities renders PGT-A fundamentally useless, more and more IVF centers push the costly test on already cost-burdened fertility patients
21/03/2023
New research casts fresh doubt on a common procedure that promises to increase the odds of IVF
New research casts fresh doubt on a common procedure that promises to increase the odds of IVF
New research casts further doubt on a common — and controversial —procedure that promises to increase the odds of IVF.
14/03/2023
Malaysia needs stricter regulation of the genetic testing of embryos
Malaysia needs stricter regulation of the genetic testing of embryos
Photo: EVGENIY SALOV/Dreamstime/Tribune News Service DOWN syndrome is the most common genetic abnormality in newborns, and it is caused by the presence of an additional chromosome 21. As World Down Syndrome day approaches on March 21, we are reminded of the sobering statistic that around 90% of Down...
12/07/2022
Why Assessing Genetic Normality Of IVF Embryos By AI Is A Better Option
Why Assessing Genetic Normality Of IVF Embryos By AI Is A Better Option – Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin - CodeBlue
It might be preferable for older women undergoing IVF to screen their embryos for genetic abnormalities, before transferring them into their wombs.
05/07/2022
Genetic testing controversy clouds medical tourism in Malaysia
Genetic testing controversy clouds medical tourism in Malaysia - UCA News
Wealthy couples from Singapore and China are flocking to Malaysia for IVF genetic testing
19/11/2021
Cost-effectiveness of doing genetic testing of IVF embryos ( PGS / PGT-A ) to prevent Down syndrome and other genetic abnormalities in older mothers
Cost-effectiveness of doing genetic testing of IVF embryos ( PGS / PGT-A ) to prevent Down syndrome and other genetic abnormalities in older mothers - The New Savvy
Currently, there is an increasing trend of late motherhood in Singapore and many other countries throughout the world, as rising numbers of better-educated women choose to postpone marriage and childbearing in pursuit of career development. Nevertheless, there are heightened risks of conceiving a ba...
14/10/2021
Genetic Testing Of IVF Embryos Overseas: What Singaporean Patients Should Know
Genetic Testing Of IVF Embryos Overseas: What Singaporean Patients Should Know
Singaporean patients traveling abroad for IVF treatment should be cautious not to be ‘pushed’ into undertaking PGS unnecessarily. The post Genetic Testing Of IVF Embryos Overseas: What Singaporean Patients Should Know appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kid...