New Technology May Improve IVF Success Rates
A new technology may help improve IVF success rates -- though some experts are cautioning that it's too early to really say whether or not the new test will make a difference.
The new technology is Array Comparative Genomic Hybridisation, or Array CGH for short. Essentially, it's a genetic test, that allows an egg or embryo to be screened for chromosomal abnormalities. In women older than 35, chromosomal abnormalities may be the key reason for lower success rates. If doctors could pre-screen eggs and embryos, before transferring them to the uterus, they may be able to improve success and lower miscarriage rates.
This isn't the first time that a genetic based test has been developed for IVF, and previous genetic screening tests have not shown to make a big difference in success rates. Still, there is hope that this new test will help. You can read more about the test, and the first child born with the help of this pre-screening test, here.
While the new test may or may not be the key to improved success, you can't help but smile at the test's first success story. The baby's name is Oliver, born to a 41-year old mother, who had gone through 13 previous IVF attempts. Congrats to the new mom and baby!
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