Couples facing recurrent pregnancy losses and repeated fertility treatment failures can now access advanced genetic testing in Dar es Salaam designed to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities prior to uterine implantation.
Dar es Salaam Fertility Center Introduces Embryo Screening
Nu Life Fertility Centre in Dar es Salaam has introduced Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy, known as PGT-A, to examine the full chromosomal makeup of embryos created through In-Vitro Fertilisation. Nu Life Fertility Centre director Mr Ratheen Rawal stated that the facility continuously uses cutting-edge reproductive technology to address complex infertility challenges locally. According to Rawal, this approach enables families to access specialized care without the financial and emotional burdens of traveling overseas.
Clinical Focus on Chromosomal Abnormalities
Chromosomal abnormalities drive many spontaneous first-trimester miscarriages and cause severe genetic conditions like Down syndrome and Turner syndrome. Nu Life Fertility Centre medical specialist Dr Sheila Ramadhani explained that PGT-A is performed after fertilization in an IVF laboratory but before transfer into the womb. Ramadhani noted that hidden chromosomal abnormalities frequently cause distress for patients experiencing successive pregnancy losses or failures with traditional fertility treatments.
Blastocyst Stage Biopsy Procedure
Medical Director Dr Madhav Hiran outlined the laboratory procedure, which requires embryos to reach the blastocyst stage, typically on the fifth day after fertilization. Technicians remove three to four cells from the outer cellular layer, known as the trophectoderm, for comprehensive analysis. The test evaluates all 46 chromosomes to confirm a normal count before doctors select the healthiest embryo for transfer.
Clinical Screening Results in Tanzania
Since launching embryo biopsy services roughly one and a half years ago, the Dar es Salaam center has completed more than 800 genetic screenings. These interventions have helped over 150 couples successfully conceive, carry pregnancies to full term, and deliver healthy babies. Fertility experts emphasize that diagnostic tools like PGT-A provide actionable clarity for patients facing repeated pregnancy losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific days does the embryo testing take place?
Biopsies are performed when embryos reach the blastocyst stage, which typically occurs on the fifth day after fertilization in the IVF laboratory.
How many chromosomes does the PGT-A screening evaluate?
The diagnostic test evaluates all 46 chromosomes to confirm whether an embryo possesses a normal chromosomal count before uterine transfer.
How many patients have successfully delivered using this technology at the center?
Screening interventions have assisted over 150 couples in successfully conceiving, carrying pregnancies to full term, and delivering healthy babies since the service began.
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