The Egg Whisperer Show What you need to know about Mosaic Embryos with guest Katie Herrero
May 19, 2025
Katie Herrero, a dedicated physical therapist and fertility patient, is on a mission for better informed consent about mosaic embryos in IVF. She discusses her personal journey and the petition she initiated for clearer communication from doctors. Katie emphasizes the importance of transparency in genetic information and the emotional challenges patients face during embryo transfers. She advocates for improved practices in handling embryos and the necessity of seeking detailed genetic insights from healthcare providers and counselors.
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Katie's Mosaic Embryos Journey
- Katie Herrero shared her fertility journey involving mosaic embryos and the misinformation she received.
- She discovered a discarded embryo was mosaic and felt compelled to advocate for full disclosure to patients.
Healthy Birth from "Abnormal" Embryo
- A woman transferred embryos labeled complex abnormal and later discovered she carried a healthy baby.
- Subsequent testing revealed the embryo was actually low-level mosaic, not entirely abnormal.
Doctors’ Cautious Mosaic Warnings
- Physicians often convey mosaic embryo risks using cautious language about unknown long-term health effects.
- This can create fear for patients about potential abnormalities in important organs.