Dr Jasdev Singh
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A)
A few cells from each embryo are tested for the right number of chromosomes, helping you decide which embryo to transfer.
Genetic Testing & Advanced IVF
Checking embryos for chromosome problems before transfer
PGT-A stands for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy. Aneuploidy means an embryo has too many or too few chromosomes, a common reason embryos do not implant or are miscarried. A small biopsy is taken from each embryo at around day five and tested.
Deciding about testing can feel like a lot. It helps to know it has both benefits and limits.
Dr Jasdev explains whether PGT-A is likely to help in your situation, as it does not suit everyone.
A plan that starts with your results
Your age, history, test results and goals are reviewed before any treatment is suggested.
Clear reasons for each step
You will know why a test or medicine is recommended, what it can do and where its limits are.
Care that stays connected
Reviews are planned around how you respond, your cycle timing and your next decision.
What PGT-A can give you
- Information on which embryos have a normal chromosome count
- Fewer transfers of embryos unlikely to develop
- Clearer choices when there are several embryos
How your care is planned
Every stage answers three questions: what is happening, why it matters, and what comes next. The plan is reviewed at each stage and adjusted when needed.
Discuss whether testing suits your age and history
Biopsy suitable embryos at the blastocyst stage
Freeze the embryos and transfer one with a normal result
How PGT-A works
Embryos are grown to the blastocyst stage, usually day five or six. A few cells are taken from the outer layer, which later forms the placenta. The embryos are frozen while the cells are tested. When results return, an embryo with a normal result is chosen for a frozen transfer.
When PGT-A may be discussed
It may be considered for women over 35, couples with recurrent miscarriage or several failed transfers, and those with a known chromosome rearrangement. For younger women with good embryos, the benefit is less clear.
What to expect
PGT-A is added to an IVF or ICSI cycle, so the early steps stay the same. Results usually take one to two weeks, and you will then plan a frozen transfer together. Some cycles have no embryos suitable for transfer, and this possibility is discussed before you start.
How Dr Jasdev works with you
He brings together experience in fertility and gynaecology, and he explains things in plain language. Advice is based on current evidence and on what matters to you. You will always know what the next step is and why it has been suggested. He sees couples from Kuala Lumpur and across Malaysia, as well as some who travel from neighbouring countries.
What to bring to your appointment
Your records help Dr Jasdev understand your history quickly, so more of the visit can go to your questions. If you cannot find everything, bring what you have.
- Records of previous IVF cycles and embryo reports
- Details of any miscarriages and genetic results
- Questions about costs and what the results mean
What couples often ask about PGT-A
Most couples arrive with several questions. These common ones can help you plan what to ask.
Will PGT-A improve our chances of a baby?
Can the biopsy harm the embryo?
How accurate are the results?
What happens if no embryo is normal?
Your questions about PGT-A
What is PGT-A?
It is a test of a few cells from an IVF embryo that checks whether it has the right number of chromosomes, before transfer.
Who is it suitable for?
It may be considered for older women, couples with repeated miscarriage or failed transfers, and some with known chromosome changes. It is not needed for everyone.
What tests are needed first?
The usual IVF tests. Genetic counselling or blood tests for both partners may be advised if a chromosome issue is suspected.
Is it risky?
The biopsy is done by the embryologist and is considered low risk. No test is perfect, and results can occasionally be unclear or wrong. These limits are explained before you decide.
Why see Dr Jasdev for PGT-A?
He gives a balanced view of the benefits and limits, so testing is used only when it is likely to be worthwhile for you.
How do I book?
Call or WhatsApp the clinic. PGT-A is planned before your IVF cycle begins, so raise it early.
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Whether a treatment suits you, and its risks and timing, should be discussed with Dr Jasdev based on your own history.
Decide whether PGT-A is right for you
Book a consultation to discuss testing your embryos.