High-Level Mosaic Embryos: Rare Chances, Real Questions

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What happens when an embryo never even makes it to the report? In this week’s episode of Taco About Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols tackles the complicated world of high-level mosaic embryos—the lesser-known, often misunderstood siblings of low-level mosaics.

Learn why some labs label these embryos as “aneuploid,” why others report them as “mosaic,” and how that single label could decide whether an embryo is transferred or discarded.

We break down the true live birth odds, explain what high-level mosaicism really means, and walk through the trade-offs between not testing, testing and discarding, or testing and keeping everything.

Whether you're over 40, deep into IVF, or just weighing your PGT options, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make the right decision for your fertility journey.

🔹 Topics covered:

• What is a high-level mosaic embryo?
• Why some labs don't report them
• Statistical odds of success by age group
• Ethical and emotional trade-offs in embryo testing
• What to do with abnormal embryos if you're not ready to discard them

🎧 Tune in to find out: is a rare chance still a chance worth saving?

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