#48 Lawsuits Against PGT-A Embryo Testing: How It Affects IVF, Surrogacy, and You

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Surrogacy Made Simple

Alyssa Small Layne, MD

67 episodes

2 days ago

Surrogacy doesn't have to be overwhelming. On Surrogacy Made Simple, we walk you through this life-changing journey without the complexity and confusion, so you can focus on what's most important - welcoming your new baby! We chat about surrogacy agencies, independent surrogacy, donor eggs, IVF, inducing lactation and all the things important to you. You'll love real stories from intended parents, surrogates and advice from experts in the field. Your surrogacy expert, Dr Alyssa Small Layne (OBGYN, mom through surrogacy), will be your guide.

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#48 Lawsuits Against PGT-A Embryo Testing: How It Affects IVF, Surrogacy, and You - Allison Freeman (Part 2)

Surrogacy Made Simple

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4 months ago

#48 Lawsuits Against PGT-A Embryo Testing: How It Affects IVF, Surrogacy, and You - Allison Freeman (Part 2)

PGT-A testing has been promoted as a breakthrough—promising fewer miscarriages, faster time to pregnancy, and better IVF outcomes. But what if those claims aren’t fully backed by science?

In this follow-up conversation, fertility attorney and IVF mom Allison Freeman returns to discuss the pending class-action lawsuits filed against embryo testing labs. She and Alyssa break down what patients are being told, why those promises may be misleading, and the real risks for anyone making decisions based on PGT-A results.

🎧 If you're facing embryo decisions, surrogacy timelines, or wondering whether testing is really worth the cost—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

01:52 — Why the lawsuits target labs (not clinics) and what’s being claimed
02:10 — The bold promises made by PGT-A labs—and why they raise red flags
05:36 — Could lawsuits increase IVF costs or hurt innovation?
08:17 — The real financial burden of testing (and its ripple effects)
10:00 — How PGT-A took off in the U.S. despite early skepticism
12:10 — When PGT-A might be helpful—and when it’s overused
14:56 — Why Allison chose to keep her mosaic embryos in storage
16:43 — IVF “add-ons”: what they are and how to question them
21:12 — What to ask your clinic before agreeing to any test or protocol

Resources Mentioned:

Surrogacy Step-By-Step Guide https://gojunie.com/surrogacy-starter-kit
Time Article: IVF Patients Say a Test Caused Them to Discard Embryos. Now They’re Suing
SMS - Hidden Risks of PGT-A Testing in IVF and Surrogacy - Allison Freeman (Part 1)
BloomBridge Surrogacy App: https://gojunie.com/solutions/bloombridge