The smart way to approach embryo testing

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Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

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In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi addresses the controversial topic of genetic testing for embryos during IVF procedures. She shares her evolving perspective, citing extensive experience and data to argue that genetic testing may not always be necessary. Tasha also highlights various scenarios where testing is recommended, addresses potential flaws in the testing process, and emphasizes a patient-first approach over profit motivations.


Topics Covered:

● Should you genetically test your embryos—or not?
● Why genetic testing is pushed so hard in U.S. IVF clinics
● Common myths vs. actual risk of having a genetically abnormal child
● When genetic testing delays (or even blocks) success
● Real client stories: abnormal embryos that led to healthy babies
● What genetic testing really tests—and why it’s imperfect
● Why some countries skip testing altogether after age 40
● The emotional and financial cost of chasing “normal” embryos
● Lab inconsistencies and why testing accuracy varies by clinic
● The hidden profit motive behind genetic testing in IVF
● Why testing may not make sense when you only have 1–2 embryos
● The “hybrid approach”: testing some, freezing others untested
● When genetic testing is worth considering
● Strategic questions to ask your doctor about testing
● Why skipping testing may lead to faster, healthier pregnancies for some


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