98) THE EMBRYO TEST RICHARD WISHES SOMEONE HAD EXPLAINED TO HIM FIRST - IVFDADDIES

Before you sit down with your doctor and they start talking about genetic testing, there is a conversation that should happen first. Richard has it with hundreds of patients every year. This is that conversation.Richard Westoby works with intended parents every day before they see their doctor. Pre-implantation genetic testing is one of the first things that comes up and also one of the things people feel least prepared for when the appointment actually happens.In this episode Julio and Richard walk through what PGT actually is, the different types, what each one looks for, what it costs, and how to think about whether it makes sense for your journey. Including why Richard did not do it himself when he had his kids, why nothing is ever one hundred percent even after testing, and what the new generation of polygenic testing means for families making these decisions today.This is not medical advice. This is the conversation that helps you walk into the medical advice ready.IVF, PGT, pre-implantation genetic testing, embryo testing, surrogacy, gay dads, intended parents, egg donation, fertility, IVF costs, embryo screening, sex selection, genetic testing IVF, surrogacy journey, LGBTQ family, IVF explained, fertility podcast, gay parents, family building, IVF add-onsChapters00:00 Introduction to PGTs02:27 Understanding PGT Types05:37 The Role of PGT in IVF09:05 Ethical Considerations of Gender Selection11:42 Exploring PGT-M and PGT-SR16:01 The Future of PGT: PGTP22:54 The Emotional Impact of PGT Testing