Physical examination items for fathers of test tube babies
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method of combining eggs and sperm to form an embryo, which is then implanted into the mother's uterus to assist in pregnancy. Before IVF, the father also needs to carry out a series of physical examination items to ensure the fitness of his health and reproductive conditions. This article will elaborate on the physical examination items that test tube baby fathers need to carry out from four aspects.
Routine physical examination items
Routine physical examination items are the basic part of the physical examination of the father of test tube babies, including height, weight, blood pressure, vision, hearing and other routine examination items. In addition, it also includes ECG, pulmonary function test, blood routine test, urine routine test, liver function and other biochemical indicators to comprehensively understand the father's physical status and basic health status.
In the routine physical examination, the height and weight reflect the father's physical health, and blood pressure examination can exclude the impact of potential diseases such as hypertension. In addition, ECG can check whether the heart function is normal, and pulmonary function test can assess the health of the respiratory system. Blood routine test and urine routine test can detect abnormalities in blood and urine, and liver function test can understand whether liver function is normal.
Through these routine physical examination items, we can get a preliminary understanding of the father's overall health status and potential disease risks, and provide a basis for more detailed follow-up physical examination.
Reproductive function test items
The reproductive function test is an important part of the physical examination of the father of test tube babies, which mainly determines the father's fertility and reproductive system health. This includes semen analysis, testicular ultrasound, urinary system examination and other items.
The semen analysis project can evaluate the father's sperm density, vitality, morphology and other indicators. The findings of semen pathology can help determine whether there is infertility or abnormal reproductive function. Ultrasonography of testis can observe the structure and blood supply of testis, and exclude testitis, testicular tumor and other problems. Urinary system examination can observe whether the urine is abnormal, and exclude the influence of urinary system diseases on fertility.
The purpose of the reproductive function examination project is to determine whether the father has fertility disorders or abnormalities, so as to provide reference for subsequent treatment plan formulation.
Genetic disease inspection items
The genetic disease examination is a key part of the physical examination of the father of a test tube baby. The purpose is to evaluate whether the father carries genetic disease gene mutations or chromosomal abnormalities. Common genetic disease inspection items include gene mutation detection, chromosome karyotype analysis, etc.
Gene mutation detection is mainly aimed at the detection of genes related to common genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, etc. By checking whether there is mutation in the gene, it can be determined whether the father carries the risk of genetic disease.
Chromosome karyotype analysis is to evaluate whether there are chromosomal abnormalities through the chromosome morphology of blood or other tissues and cells. Chromosome abnormalities may lead to mental retardation, abnormal malformations, sex chromosome abnormalities and other problems.
The genetic disease examination program helps fathers understand whether there is a risk of genetic disease in themselves and their families, and provides a basis for avoiding the occurrence of genetic diseases during the birth of IVF.
Other physical examination items
In addition to the above three physical examination items, the father of IVF may also need to carry out other specific physical examination items, such as psychological counseling, sex hormone level examination, etc. Psychological counseling helps the father understand the psychological pressure and adjustment problems in the process of IVF. Sex hormone level examination can assess whether the father's sex hormone level is normal, so as to determine whether there are related fertility problems.
Summary
The physical examination items required by the father of test tube baby include routine physical examination, reproductive function examination, genetic disease examination and other specific items. Through these physical examination items, we can fully understand the father's health status, fertility and genetic disease risk, and provide scientific guarantee for the smooth progress of IVF.
