Jindal IVF achieves clinical breakthrough with PGT-SR Procedure

NL Corresspondent

Jammu Tawi: Jindal IVF, a leading institute in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), continues to push the boundaries of reproductive care by successfully performing a Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Structural Rearrangements (PGT-SR) case. This cutting-edge procedure has given new hope to a couple facing secondary infertility and a history of obstetric challenges.

The case involved a 35-year-old patient, who came to Jindal IVF after experiencing secondary infertility and a history of poor obstetric outcomes. Her medical background included an ectopic pregnancy and two spontaneous abortions. Upon further investigation, Mrs. MKB was diagnosed with a Robertsonian Chromosomal Translocation, a rare genetic condition that complicates natural conception and increases the risk of miscarriage.

Faced with these genetic and reproductive challenges, the patient was advised to undergo IVF with PGT-SR, a specialized form of genetic testing designed to detect chromosomal abnormalities. The medical team, led by Dr. Sheetal Jindal, Senior Consultant and IVF-PGT expert at Jindal IVF, Dr. Sangeeta Khatter, Genetics and Dr. Sanjeev Maheshwari, Director IVF Lab, formulated a customized treatment plan for the patient. The goal was to identify chromosomally normal embryos that would increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy and full-term birth.

Dr. Sheetal elaborated on the complexities of the case, stating that this was a highly sensitive case due to the patient's chromosomal abnormality and previous pregnancy losses. Our primary focus was on conducting the IVF cycles and ensuring a robust genetic screening process through PGT-SR to maximize the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Every step required extreme precision, from oocyte retrieval to genetic analysis and embryo selection.”

During the treatment, six oocytes were retrieved, and all six successfully developed into blastocysts. A trophectoderm biopsy was performed on all blastocysts, with two identified as chromosomally normal. The team then proceeded with the transfer of a single, healthy blastocyst into the mother's uterus. This effort culminated in a full-term pregnancy, and the couple joyfully welcomed a healthy baby boy weighing 3 kilograms.