Use and misuse of preimplantation genetic testing

BMJ. 2007 Oct 13;335(7623):752-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39314.439491.AD. Epub 2007 Sep 6.

Abstract

Detection of genetic diseases before implantation for couples at risk helps ensure healthy children, but testing for aneuploidy does not improve the chances of live birth in normal infertile women, say Peter Braude and Frances Flinter

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Embryo Transfer / statistics & numerical data
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Forecasting
  • Genetic Counseling / statistics & numerical data*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Infertility / therapy
  • Preimplantation Diagnosis / statistics & numerical data*