Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
17 fertility clinics offering Genetic Testing (PGT/PGD) in Australia
What is Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)?
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities during IVF. By selecting chromosomally normal embryos, PGT can improve success rates and reduce miscarriage risk.
PGT involves testing embryos for the correct number of chromosomes. Chromosomal abnormalities are a leading cause of implantation failure and miscarriage. PGT helps identify the embryos most likely to result in a healthy pregnancy.
The Process
- 1Standard IVF cycle with egg retrieval and fertilisation
- 2Embryo culture to blastocyst stage (day 5-6)
- 3Embryo biopsy to remove a few cells
- 4Comprehensive chromosome screening
- 5Selection of chromosomally normal embryos
- 6Transfer of selected embryo
Benefits
- Improves IVF success rates per transfer
- Reduces miscarriage risk
- Helps select the best embryo to transfer
- May reduce time to pregnancy
- Allows confident single embryo transfer
Who Is It For?
- •Women over 35 undergoing IVF
- •Couples with recurrent miscarriage
- •Those with repeated IVF failure
- •Couples wanting to maximise success per transfer
- •Those wanting to minimise risk of chromosomal conditions
Things to Consider
- •Additional cost on top of IVF
- •Some normal embryos may test abnormal (false positives)
- •Not all abnormal results mean the embryo is non-viable
- •Requires embryos to reach blastocyst stage
Find Genetic Testing (PGT/PGD) Clinics Near You
Compare 17 clinics offering Genetic Testing (PGT/PGD) across Australia
Showing 17 clinics offering Genetic Testing (PGT/PGD)
Care Fertility Greenslopes
Greenslopes, QLD
City Fertility
Concept Fertility Centre
Subiaco, WA
Fertility and Research Centre, Royal Hospital for Women
Randwick, NSW
Fertility North
Joondalup, WA
Fertility Specialists of Western Australia
Genea
IVFAustralia
Melbourne IVF
Monash IVF
Newlife IVF - Box Hill North
Box Hill North, VIC
No. 1 Fertility
East Melbourne, VIC
Queensland Fertility Group
Repromed
TasIVF
Hobart, TAS
The Royal Women's Hospital - Public Fertility Care
Parkville, VIC
Westmead Fertility Centre
Westmead, NSW
Frequently Asked Questions About Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
What is the difference between PGD and PGT?
PGD tests for specific genetic conditions that run in families, while PGT screens for chromosomal abnormalities. PGT is sometimes called PGT-A (aneuploidy screening). The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they serve different purposes.
Does PGT improve IVF success rates?
PGT can improve success rates per embryo transfer by selecting chromosomally normal embryos. However, it may not improve cumulative success rates across all embryos. Your fertility specialist can advise if PGT is recommended for your situation.
Information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Success rates, costs, and procedures vary between clinics and individuals. Please consult with a qualified fertility specialist for personalised recommendations. HeyDoc does not endorse or recommend any specific clinic.