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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
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ImputePGTA And PGTP Explained: The Latest in Polygenic Embryo Testing with Jonathan Anomaly of Herasight
Read the full episode notes: https://www.draimee.org/imputepgta-and-pgt-p-explained-the-latest-in-polygenic-embryo-testing-with-guest-jonathan-anomaly-of-herasight Today I'm thrilled to dive into the world of polygenic embryo testing (PGTP) and ImputePGTA with my guest, Jonathan Anomaly, Director of Communications at Herasight. In our conversation, we unpack the science and ethics behind polygenic testing, discuss how it differs from traditional embryo screening, and address the hopes and concerns that come with these new technologies. We talk about the real-world impact for patients, the importance of informed consent, and how families can make empowered choices about their reproductive journeys. Whether you're a patient, a provider, or just curious about the future of fertility medicine, this episode is packed with insights. Get your copy of my new book, The Egg Whisperer Way, now available on my website. In this episode, we cover: The basics of PGTP and how it compares to PGTA and PGTM Announcement of ImputePGTA, a new technique that enables accurate polygenic embryo screening from a routine test (PGT-A) How polygenic risk scores are developed and validated The potential and limitations of predicting disease risk and traits in embryos Ethical considerations and common misconceptions about "designer babies" The role of family history and ancestry in genetic testing How Herasight's technology can help patients with different backgrounds and needs What the future holds for embryo testing, including IVG and gene editing Resources: Herasight: herasight.com Jonathan Anomaly's website: jonathan-anomaly.com Dr. Aimee's resources: draimee.org IVF calculator and white papers (available on herasight.com) Subscribe to the Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube and Spotify Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.
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