Fertility clinics often handle cases involving genetic disorders through various techniques to reduce the risk of transmitting genetic conditions to children. One common method is preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), which involves testing embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) for genetic conditions before implanting them into the uterus.

PGT can identify any genetic abnormalities in the embryos, allowing for the selection of embryos that are free from the specific genetic disorder in question. There are different types of PGT techniques that fertility clinics may use, depending on the specific genetic condition being screened for. These include:

1. PGT-A (Aneuploidy screening): This test screens for numerical chromosomal abnormalities that can lead to conditions like Down syndrome. PGT-A helps select embryos with the correct number of chromosomes, which increases the chances of a successful pregnancy and reduces the risk of miscarriage.

2. PGT-M (Monogenic disorder screening): This technique is used to test for specific genetic mutations known to cause inherited diseases like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, or Huntington’s disease. By identifying embryos without the genetic mutation, PGT-M helps prevent the transmission of these disorders to offspring.

3. PGT-SR (Structural rearrangement screening): PGT-SR is utilized when one or both parents have chromosomal abnormalities or rearrangements that may increase the risk of genetic conditions in their offspring. This technique helps identify embryos without these structural variations,