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A review on the motivations, decision-making factors, attitudes and experiences of couples using pre-implantation genetic testing for inherited conditions.

Tara HughesTimothy Bracewell-MilnesSrdjan SasoBenjamin P JonesPaula A AlmeidaKatherine MaclarenJulian Norman-TaylorMark JohnsonDimitrios Nikolaou
Published in: Human reproduction update (2022)
This review aimed to summarize the current knowledge on how patients decide to use and experience PGT and to make suggestions to incorporate the findings into clinical practice. We cannot stress enough the importance of holistic evaluation of patients and thorough counselling prior to and during PGT use from a multidisciplinary team that includes geneticists, IVF clinicians, psychologists and also patient support groups. Large prospective studies using a validated psychological tool at various stages of the PGT process would provide an invaluable database for professionals to better aid patients in their decision-making and to improve the patient experience.
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