THIS TALK WAS PRESENTED LIVE DURING THE INAUGURAL MEDD LIVE 2020 VIRTUAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE

Preconception Genetic Screening and the role of PGT in IVF

Learning Outcomes:
Preconception screening options should be offered to all couples planning a pregnancy or pregnant.
Pre-implantation genetic testing can:
1. Reduce the burden of genetic diseases
2. Reduce the burden of genetic diseases: Direct testing and Exclusion testing
3. Prevent miscarriage
4. Reduce time to conception in IVF
5. Facilitate euploid embryo banking
6. PGT-A is cost-effective for patients aged >37 years

Abstract:
Genetics in general practice in 2020:
– Genes and chromosomes
– Effects of aging
– Pre-conception Screening
– Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
– Prenatal genetic testing (NIPT)