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Melbourne leading in new IVF treatment

Melbourne is leading the way on a new advanced form of IVF treatment which has doubled the rate of pregnancies among older women.

The technology means embryos are screened for abnormalities faster than ever before to find those with the best chances of success.

The new method of embryo selection is called Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).

A single cell is removed from a three-day-old embryo and then every chromosome is examined using the world's fastest and most precise test.

Melbourne is at the forefront of the technology, with women around Australia using the service.

To date, it has resulted in the birth of more than 150 babies.

More information can be found here