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

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

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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



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