Episode 4: Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT-M) - What Clinicians and Patients Need to Know with Ali and Alice Weeks

Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT-M): What Clinicians and Patients Need to KnowIn this episode, A/Prof Alison Archibald, Certified Genetic Counsellor and Co-Founder of GenoCare, is joined by Alice Weeks, Genetic Counselling Manager at No.1 Fertility, to explore pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) with a focus on PGT-M.They discuss how patients typically arrive at PGT-M following carrier screening or a known genetic diagnosis in the family, what the IVF and embryo testing process involves, how results are interpreted, and the limitations of testing. The conversation also covers the psychosocial impacts of IVF and genetic decision-making, and how clinicians can best support patients navigating these complex choices.This episode is designed for genetic counsellors, fertility specialists, GPs, and referrers involved in reproductive care and anyone considering or undergoing IVF with PGT-M who wants to understand more about the process and the patient experience.