PGT‑M (Monogenic disorders)
Carrier of a Genetic Condition? PGT-M in Surat Offers a Path to Prevention.
Best PGT‑M (Monogenic disorders) in Surat
At Devaki IVF Centre, we offer PGT-M (Monogenic disorders), a special test to help families avoid passing on genetic diseases to their babies. If you or your partner have a family history of monogenic disorders can check embryos before pregnancy to ensure only healthy ones are used.
What is PGT-M?
PGT-M (Monogenic disorders) is a special test used with IVF treatment. It checks embryos for serious genetic diseases before they are placed in the mother’s womb. This helps stop diseases like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis from being passed on to the baby.
The PGT-M Procedure
At Devaki IVF Centre, the PGT-M (Monogenic disorders) is done step-by-step to help parents have a healthy baby. Here’s how it works:
Step | What Happens |
1. IVF Treatment | Doctors combine eggs and sperm in a lab to make embryos |
2. Embryo Grows | Embryos grow in the lab for 5-6 days |
3. Tiny Sample Taken | A few cells are carefully removed from each embryo (biopsy) |
4. Genetic Testing | The cells are checked for disease-causing genes |
Good embryos are frozen while waiting for test results | |
6. Test Results | Doctors get reports in 1-2 weeks |
7. Healthy Embryo Transfer | The best healthy embryo is placed in mom’s womb |
Who Should Consider PGT-M?
This PGT-M is recommended for individuals or couples at risk of passing on a known genetic condition to their children. Here’s who should consider it:
- Couples with family members who have genetic diseases
- Parents who carry a gene that can cause sickness (like thalassemia)
- Those who already had a baby with a genetic disorder
- Couples doing IVF who want to pick the healthiest baby
Benefits of PGT-M
PGT for Monogenic Disorders is a special test that helps parents have healthy babies. Here’s how it helps:
- Healthy Baby – Stops genetic diseases from passing to your child
- Less Heartbreak – Lowers chance of miscarriage from genetic problems
- Smarter Choice – Doctors pick only the healthiest embryos for IVF
- Family Safety – Protects future kids from inherited sicknesses
- Peace of Mind – Know your baby won’t have certain genetic diseases
