
Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM), a CCRM network clinic,
is pleased to be the only Atlanta Fertility Clinic to offer the exclusive
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) technology CCS (comprehensive
chromosomal screening) for patients undergoingin vitro fertilization (IVF). CCS evaluates all 23 pairs of human chromosomes in search of abnormalities
(aneuploidy). Screening embryos in advance can help achieve higher implantation
rates and fewer pregnancy losses, particularly for women 35 years or older,
individuals with multiple failed IVF cycles or implantation failure, and
couples with repeated miscarriages. An estimated 70% of early miscarriage
is associated with a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus.
CCS testing is performed on a few cells biopsied from a 5 or 6 day old embryo called a blastocyst. The genetic material of the embryo is not altered in any way during CCS. During the time it takes to perform CCS, blastocysts are cryopreserved (frozen) using a quick freezing method called vitrification, which has a 98% embryo survival rate after thawing.
After CCS testing, only embryos that have a normal number of chromosomes are selected for transfer.
CCS is not necessarily used by all infertility patients. Those who may benefit from CCS include the following:
Over 2,500 healthy babies and countless ongoing healthy pregnancies have resulted from the use of CCS.
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is the latest technological breakthrough in pre-implantation genetic testing. NGS allows us to study all 23 pairs of chromosomes at a more comprehensive level and with deeper resolution. ACRM ’s CCS lab has extensively tested this platform (VeriSeq™ by Illumina) for accuracy, reproducibility, and reliability.
The CCS lab maintains high quality control and data analysis to enable accurate CCS diagnosis of IVF embryos. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, they routinely reconfirm diagnosis on aneuploid embryos to better understand the incidence of chromosome abnormality.
Waiting for CCS results and vitrifying the embryos offers some time for the patient’s body to return to a normal hormonal state after ovarian stimulation. Studies have shown that transferring embryos into a uterus that is in a more natural hormonal state enhances the likelihood of implantation by optimizing the synchronization between embryo and uterine lining and a healthier more comfortable pregnancy overall.
For more information regarding CCS and to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, please call: 678.841.1089 or toll free 877.767.2276 or request an appointment here.
For those just starting this journey, or loved ones trying to understand it, you may be looking for information about what infertility is and all that ...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re faced with infertility, you may feel as if you’re alone in the dark. Sure, friends and family might try to bring bouts of optimism your ...
Continue ReadingThe goal of preconception care is to optimize our patients' health and knowledge prior to pregnancy. Preconception care includes screening and ...
Continue ReadingThe medical world communicates via acronyms: EKG, ECHO, CT, MRI... The field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility is no different. We've got ...
Continue ReadingThe Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM), a Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM) Network Clinic, offers preimplantation genetic ...
Continue Reading1. Misconception: Male Factor Is Not That Common. Fact: Male factor is a common cause of infertility and both partners should be tested. 35% of the ...
Continue ReadingThe initial fertility evaluation begins with a complete medical history of you and your partner. Your ages, weights, menstrual history, current ...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Your Fertility in Your 30s Congratulations, you’ve made it through your 20s ! Though the past decade might have brought about a ton of ...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Surrogacy - What is a Gestational Carrier (GC) For couples who are ready to have a baby, it can be an exciting experience. However, ...
Continue ReadingWays to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy While at Home Due to COVID-19 Whether you're now working from home or you're on the front lines helping ...
Continue Reading