Embryo genetic testing is not one single test. The purpose, limitations and implications differ depending on whether testing is aimed at a particular inherited condition, a chromosome rearrangement or chromosome number.
Ask for the exact test name
PGT-M is used for specific monogenic conditions, while PGT-SR addresses certain structural chromosome rearrangements. PGT-A assesses chromosome number. Ask which test is proposed and what question it can answer in your situation. The words genetic testing alone do not explain the indication.
Understand what the result cannot cover
No embryo test excludes every possible health condition. Testing can also produce uncertain or inconclusive findings, and not every embryo may be suitable for testing or transfer. Ask how the laboratory handles these possibilities and what follow-up testing might still be discussed during pregnancy.
Discuss benefit for your circumstances
A test used to reduce the chance of a known inherited condition has a different purpose from an add-on marketed to improve IVF outcomes. Ask about evidence for the proposed goal, potential disadvantages and the possibility that testing will not leave an embryo suitable for transfer.
Include genetics expertise
Bring relevant family history and original genetic reports. A genetics consultation can clarify terminology and help explain choices before treatment begins. Ask about the preparation time, cost, consent and how results will be communicated. Do not make decisions from embryo labels alone without a specialist explanation of what they mean. The aim is an informed choice about a defined risk, with honest discussion of the uncertainty that remains.
Sources & further reading
International resources provide background information. Your clinician can explain the approach, screening schedule and requirements relevant to you in India.
General information cannot diagnose a condition or replace personal medical advice. For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical care.
The archive date organises this collection. This guide was first published on 29 October 2026.
