New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Every January, National Birth Defects Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the significance of early detection and prevention efforts in lowering the risk of congenital defects. Chromosomal abnormalities are one of the leading causes of birth defects.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ritu Hinduja, Fertility Specialist at Nova IVF Fertility in Mumbai, shared, "These anomalies, caused by alterations in the number or structure of chromosomes, can result in miscarriage, infertility, or congenital impairments including Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome. Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) is a cutting-edge reproductive tool that provides hope to couples looking to reduce the...