Why consider genetic testing?
Your age and his severe male factor problem are major obstacles to a successful pregnancy. Unfortunately, for women ages 40-44, 50 -100% of their eggs may be genetically abnormal, causing infertility but also significantly increasing the risks for miscarriages and genetic birth defects. If you are going to use your eggs (instead of donor egg), IVF is your best option so your egg quality as well as embryo quality can be evaluated and then a few of the healthiest looking embryos can be transferred to your uterus. Furthermore, assessing many of the chromosomes of each normally developing embryo (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, or PGD, also called Preimplantation Genetic Screening or PGS)), allows the Reproductive Endocrinologist to be even more selective and transfer only embryos with the greatest likelihood of normalcy. PGD or PGS can reduce the risk of miscarriage as well as the risk of many genetic birth defects. In addition, PGD or PGS may increase pregnancy success rates, and redu
