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Current Practices And Perspectives Of Genetic Counselors And Reproductive Endocrinologists Regarding Transfer Of Mosaic Embryos, Angelica Starnes
Current Practices And Perspectives Of Genetic Counselors And Reproductive Endocrinologists Regarding Transfer Of Mosaic Embryos, Angelica Starnes
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With the recent transition in testing methodology used for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) from array comparative genomic hybridization to next generation sequencing, mosaic embryos are being identified more readily. Given the limited clinical guidance and information regarding outcomes after the transfer of mosaic embryos (TME), a mosaic test result can present challenging scenarios for providers and patients. The current landscape of this area of reproductive medicine must be described before a consensus can be determined and areas for improvement can be identified. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to define the current practices regarding TME as reported by prenatal …
Termination For Fetal Anomaly: What Is The Impact Of Genetic Counseling On Coping?, Cayleen Smith
Termination For Fetal Anomaly: What Is The Impact Of Genetic Counseling On Coping?, Cayleen Smith
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Pregnancy termination for fetal anomaly (TFA) is a unique experience that can cause women to develop long-term, complicated grief. Although a woman’s experience with her healthcare providers has been previously identified as an important factor in coping, studies have shown that many women report their healthcare as lacking to some extent. Given the overlap in patient needs and the practice scope of a genetic counselor (GC), this study aimed to examine how genetic counseling may impact coping as well as explore patient expectations of GCs pre- and post-TFA. An online survey, which included the Brief COPE and The Short Version …