Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy Optimizes Reproductive Outcomes in Recurrent Reproductive Failure: a Systematic Review

Overview

Journal Front Med (Lausanne)

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Feb 22

PMID 38384413

Authors

Youwen Mei

Yonghong Lin

Ying Chen

Jiafeng Zheng

Xue Ke

Xuefei Liang

Fang Wang

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Abstract

Introduction: Recurrent reproductive failure (RRF) is a common pregnancy complication, imposing great physical, emotional and financial burden for the suffered couples. The leading cause of RRF is believed to be aneuploid embryo, which could be solved by preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in theory. With molecular genetic development, PGT-A based on comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS) procedures and blastocyst biopsy is widely applied in clinical practice. However, its effects in RRF were not defined yet.

Methods: A systematic bibliographical search was conducted without temporal limits up to June, 2023. Studies about the effects of PGT-A based on CCS procedures and blastocyst biopsy in RRF were included.

Results: Twenty studies about the effects of PGT-A based on CCS procedures and blastocyst biopsy in RRF were included. It revealed that PGT-A could optimise the reproductive outcomes of RRF sufferers, especially in those with advanced age. However, in patients with multiple occurrences of pregnancy losses, the benefits of PGT-A were limited.

Discussion: More randomized controlled trials with large sample size are required to evaluate the benefits of PGT-A in RRF sufferers and identify which population would benefit the most.

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