What is Preimplantation Genetic Screening or PGS and Do I need PGS?
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) or now better known as Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) is a genetic study technique to identify abnormalities in embryos created through IVF before transferring them to the womb. The goal of doing PGS is to help you have a successful pregnancy, reduce pregnancy miscarriages and births with genetic defects due to abnormal chromosomes.
There are few types of Preimplantation Genetic Testing that can be performed alongside with IVF treatment, however, PGS is the most commonly used forms of preimplantation genetic testing. (more…)
During this visit we were also interviewed by CITYPlus Sarawak FM92.5.
Dr. Colin Lee Soon Soo is a gynecologist and fertility specialist at the Alpha Fertility Centre in Selangor, Malaysia. Dr. Lee’s interest in preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) and fertility has led to more than 100 scientific publications over the years. The discussion below touches on current challenges for in vitro fertilization (IVF) research and how Dr. Lee’s team addresses them.
Alpha Fertility Centre is Awarded Fertility Centre of The Year by Frost & Sullivan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 – Alpha Fertility Centre was named as the 2018 Malaysia Fertility Centre of the Year by Frost & Sullivan at its 14th Annual Malaysia Excellence Awards banquet held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
The Alpha Fertility Centre, shortlisted out of three companies, was accorded the Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 Malaysia Fertility Centre of the year for leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development.
On receiving the esteemed award, Dato’ Dr Colin Lee who is the founder of the Alpha Fertility Centre said: ”The award is a testament to the relentless effort by our dedicated and passionate team who upheld Integrity, Transparency and Excellence while ensuring the best individualised/customised treatment for infertile couples to start a family.
