Can pre-implantation genetic testing detect genes like BRCA?
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 Published On Jan 13, 2023

Can pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) actually detect genes like BRCA (the gene that can cause breast cancer)? Illume Fertility's Nurse Practitioner Monica is back with her handy whiteboard to break down different types of PGT and what they can tell us!

While PGT-A (the A stands for aneuploidy) provides information about the embryo's chromosomes, PGT-M (the M stands for monogenic disorders) tests for the presence of specific, disease-causing genes. Watch the full video to hear more about PGT-A vs. PGT-M, what they can screen for, and if getting these tests during your fertility journey might be helpful for you.

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