IVF Clinics: Beyond Infertility Treatment to Genetic Accident Prevention

• IVF has evolved from solely treating infertility to preventing genetic accidents and improving pregnancy outcomes.
• Assisted reproductive technologies now reduce miscarriages, implantation failure, and risks of serious genetic disorders.
• Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) screens embryos for abnormalities, improving implantation rates and reducing inherited diseases.
• PGT identifies single-gene mutations (e.g., cystic fibrosis) and chromosomal abnormalities (e.g., Down syndrome).
• PGT is not for gender selection; it's illegal and unethical in India, focusing purely on health and development.

Why It Matters: Modern IVF clinics utilize genetic screening to prevent inherited diseases and improve pregnancy outcomes, beyond just conception.