A recent trial has found that genetic tests on embryos created using IVF could aid women over the age of 35 to conceive faster. This could potentially lower the ‘emotional toll’ of repeated IVF cycles by decreasing the chances of unsuccessful implantation and miscarriages. The trial involved 100 women aged between 35 and 42 who were undergoing fertility treatment at King’s Fertility, with half of them given PGT-A tests. Women in the group with PGT-A tests were found to become pregnant in fewer embryo transfers. Additionally, a higher live birth rate was observed after up to three embryo transfers in the PGT-A group – 72% compared to 52% in the group not given tests. Researchers suggest larger trials are now needed to confirm the findings.