International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study investigates trends in the use of preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) among in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics in India and explores clinic directors' views on its utility and necessity. PGS, primarily employed for aneuploidy screening, is increasingly adopted to improve treatment outcomes, especially in cases of advanced maternal age, recurrent IVF failures, and repeated miscarriages. An online survey was conducted with a sample of IVF clinics across India, yielding a substantial response rate. The survey gathered information on the prevalence of PGS, common indications for its use, and the attitudes of clinic directors towards its effectiveness across different scenarios.Findings reveal that a significant portion of IVF clinics in India provide PGS to enhance fertility treatment success rates. Approximately 68% of these clinics use PGS for patients with advanced maternal age, 56% employ it for recurrent IVF failures, and 66% for repeated miscarriages. However, opinions on the effectiveness of PGS for these indications are divided among clinic directors. Despite its widespread application, 85% of respondents indicated that more research and data are necessary to establish guidelines and determine the optimal use of PGS for specific patient cases.Majority of IVF clinics in India offer PGS for advanced maternal age, recurrent IVF failure, and repeated pregnancy loss. There is, however, significant support among clinic directors for further research to confirm the effectiveness of PGS and to develop professional guidelines that ensure its appropriate application in clinical practice

. Key Words: preimplantation genetic diagnosis, PGD, preimplantation genetic screening, PGS, in vitro fertilization, IVF, aneuploidy screening