Question
Can chromosomal abnormalities undergo IVF?
Answer
Patients with chromosomal abnormalities may naturally conceive and pass on abnormal chromosomes, leading to miscarriage, malformed fetus, or genetic defects in the fetus. It is recommended to undergo the third-generation IVF. The third-generation IVF, also known as preimplantation genetic diagnosis, is a technology that performs molecular genetic diagnosis on gametes or embryos at the stage, selecting healthy phenotypic embryos for transplantation to prevent the birth of genetically defective offspring. The third-generation IVF diagnoses the embryos for implantation, achieving eugenics from the source of early pregnancy and avoiding selective abortion and the ethical and moral controversies that come with it, which is a blessing for patients with chromosomal abnormalities. However, this technology can only be performed by large perinatal centers.