Many families trying to conceive have encountered problems such as embryo implantation failure, missed miscarriage, or pregnancy loss across multiple IVF cycles, and after repeated attempts still have not successfully welcomed a baby. When learning about third-generation IVF options, they notice that many reproductive institutions in Georgia offer PGT screening. Here at GEBE, we’d like to walk you through: Which groups trying to conceive are suitable for PGT technology in Georgia?
PGT technology in Georgia refers to preimplantation genetic testing, in which a sample is taken from the embryo for testing before transfer. It is divided into PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR, which screen for chromosomal number abnormalities, single-gene genetic diseases, and chromosomal structural abnormalities, respectively. It helps select healthy embryos and reduce the risk of miscarriage and genetic disorders, and is mostly used by families with advanced maternal age, recurrent pregnancy loss, or genetic risks.
The first group is older women trying to conceive. As age increases, the probability of egg chromosomal abnormalities rises significantly, and this is also a major cause of transfer failure for many older families. This group chooses PGT-A mainly to screen embryo chromosomal number, prioritizing embryos with normal chromosomes for transfer, reducing ineffective transfers and lowering the risk of later miscarriage.
The second group is families with a history of recurrent adverse pregnancy outcomes. This includes couples who have experienced multiple biochemical pregnancies, missed miscarriages, or consecutive transfer failures, and after evaluation are highly suspected of having embryo-related problems. When starting a cycle in Georgia, doctors often combine the previous miscarriage records to assess whether PGT screening should be added, to distinguish the cause of failure and avoid repeated transfer of abnormal embryos.
The third group is families with genetic-related risks. If one or both partners carry a single-gene pathogenic gene, have a family history of genetic disease, or have previously had an affected baby, PGT-M is suitable to block the transmission of single-gene diseases. If the couple has structural abnormalities such as balanced translocation or inversion, PGT-SR is the corresponding option to select embryos with normal structure and reduce reproductive risks caused by genetic abnormalities.
The fourth group is families with poor male fertility indicators. Severe oligospermia or asthenospermia and high sperm DNA fragmentation rates increase the probability of embryo chromosomal abnormalities. For these cases, doctors may also recommend adding PGT screening after comprehensive evaluation.
In summary, PGT technology in Georgia is primarily aimed at families with advanced maternal age, recurrent adverse pregnancy history, or genetic risks. Every family’s physical condition and medical history are different. Whether PGT is needed and which type of screening is suitable should be determined after submitting all examination materials to a doctor for evaluation. If you are interested in IVF in Georgia, you can call us for a consultation, and we will explain in detail.