Katie Lee is a certified genetic counselor with over five years of practice in reproductive medicine. She has worked for one of the most well-known IVF clinics in the United States and also for a genetic testing laboratory that offered fertility related genetic testing. On this channel Katie discusses topics in fertility/preconception genetic counseling and her own personal experience with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.

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Today she discussed why providers may recommend a karyotype (AKA a chromosome analysis or cytogenetic analysis) if you have a history of recurrent pregnancy loss. She reviews what a karyotype is and how it can detect a structural chromosome rearrangement called a translocation or inversion. She shares her own normal karyotype. She also reviews how professional groups (ASRM and ESHRE) recommend karyotype. Lastly she explains and how your treatment plan might change if you have an abnormal karyotype result.

If you would like to check out the two guidelines referenced in today's video you can find them here:
ASRM - https://www.asrm.org/globalassets/asr...
ESHRE - https://www.eshre.eu/Guidelines-and-L...

Most importantly, discuss your options with your doctor. This content is for education and informational purposes only. This video is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding medical advice, your condition or treatment.

Chapters
0:00 You deserve to know what a karyotype is for!
2:18 What is a karyotype?
3:12 I show my karyotype result.
4:13 Who recommends karyotype?
6:09 What happens if my karyotype is abnormal?
10:49 My experience with karyotyping