Blastocyst trophectoderm biopsy and preimplantation genetic diagnosis for familial monogenic disorders and chromosomal translocations

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OBJECTIVE: Modern in vitro fertilization practices involve transfer of embryos as blastocysts, when anabolic metabolism is well established and pregnancy rates can be maintained while transferring embryos singly to avoid multiple pregnancies. Embryo biopsy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), however, is generally performed on day 3, when the embryo comprises just 6 to 8 cells, one or two of which are...

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