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PGD & PGS Genetic Testing
Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS), also known as “Aneuploidy Screening,” tests biopsied cells for any chromosomal abnormalities within the embryo. Our IVF lab experts look at the chromosomal “copy number” for any indications of irregularities. At RAD we utilize a unique and highly technical method of PGS and PGD testing…
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News Articles
August 29, 2011 – ASRM Presentation Press Release
Press Release 2008-08-08: Pioneering IVF Technique Produces Region’s First Pregnancy
Second Opinions Can = Babies – The Women’s Journal
Hope and Help for Achieving Pregnancy – The Women’s Journal
The ‘Golden Rules’ of Fertility Care – The Women’s Journal
Press Release 2006-10-20: Prominent Delaware Fertility Doctor To Speak At March Of Dimes Annual Prematurity Summit
Press Release 2006-09-08: Dr. Barbara McGuirk Named ‘Top Doc’ in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility by Delaware Today Magazine
Research Abstracts
On the Road to Single Embryo Transfer
Objective: To assess the feasibility of transitioning from day three embryo transfers to day five single blastocyst transfers. Read more…
Grouped IVF Cycles Impact on Pregnancy Rates and Embryo Development
Objective: To determine if days of higher IVF volume due to patient grouping for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation influences implantation rates, ongoing pregnancy rates, and blastocyst formation. Read More…
Delaware IVF Center Reports Single Embryo Transfer is Their Standard for Safe & Successful Pregnancies
January, 2011
Healthy babies and singleton pregnancies are best achieved from IVF following single embryo uterine transfer, whether with a fresh or frozen blastocyst. Reproductive Associates of Delaware — A Center of Excellence for IVF — reports that this high standard of IVF care has been achieved for a large percentage of their patients who struggle with infertility and miscarriage.
Delaware Fertility Center Overcomes Miscarriages and IVF Failures
November, 2010
Healthy babies were born and ongoing pregnancies have been achieved following in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo genetic testing by preimplantation genetic screening (PGS). In a group of patients with miscarriage, infertility, and prior IVF failures approximately 50% of embryos tested were abnormal, whereas PGS helped identify normal embryos in these patients yielding many successful outcomes.
