What does the IVF test include?
IVF refers to the embryos that are fertilized and cultured in the laboratory through artificial reproduction technology, and then transferred into women's bodies to develop into babies. Test tube baby examination refers to a series of medical examinations that monitor and evaluate the growth and development of test tube babies during pregnancy. These examinations are designed to ensure the healthy and normal development of IVF babies, as well as timely detection and treatment of any potential problems. The following will introduce the content of IVF examination in detail from the aspects of gene detection before embryo transfer, prenatal examination during pregnancy, ultrasound examination during pregnancy and maternal blood examination.
1. Gene testing before embryo transfer
Gene detection before embryo transfer is an important part of IVF. It carries out gene testing on IVF embryos to screen chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases and ensure the healthy and normal development of embryos. This inspection generally includes the following aspects.
First of all, the genetic consultant will understand the family genetic history and personal genetic history of the couple through one-on-one interviews, so as to determine what kind of genetic testing needs to be carried out.
Secondly, gene testing was carried out for both spouses. This can help counselors to determine whether couples are at risk of chromosomal abnormalities or genetic diseases, so as to develop appropriate gene testing programs.
Finally, gene testing of embryos is carried out through embryo biological techniques, such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS). These techniques can screen chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases in embryos.
2. Prenatal examination during pregnancy
After the success of IVF transplantation, pregnant women need to carry out a series of prenatal examinations to ensure the health and normal development of the fetus. These inspections usually include the following aspects.
First, pregnant women need to undergo routine physical examination, including height, weight, blood pressure, etc. This can assess the overall health of pregnant women.
Secondly, pregnant women need blood tests to detect blood type, anemia, AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis and other viral infections, as well as thyroid function and blood sugar levels.
In addition, pregnant women also need to carry out urine tests to understand renal function, diabetes and urinary tract infection.
Finally, pregnant women also need ECG and chest X-ray examination to assess the health of the heart and lungs.
3. Ultrasonic examination during pregnancy
Ultrasonography is an important means to evaluate fetal development. During the pregnancy of test tube baby, pregnant women need to carry out regular ultrasound examination to observe the growth and development of the fetus, and eliminate any abnormalities.
Ultrasonography in early pregnancy can determine the size, location and heartbeat of the fetus, and whether the early pregnancy is normal. With the progress of pregnancy, pregnant women need to carry out multiple ultrasound examinations to ensure normal fetal growth and organ development.
In addition, ultrasound can also detect fetal abnormalities, such as chromosome abnormalities, organ abnormalities, etc., and take timely measures to deal with them.
4. Maternal blood examination
Maternal blood test is an indispensable part of IVF test. These tests are designed to assess the health of pregnant women and detect the risk of genetic diseases in the fetus.
Maternal blood tests include parental blood group tests to assess the risk of fetal Rh blood group incompatibility; Maternal serum Down syndrome screening to assess the risk of Down syndrome in the fetus; Amniotic fluid electrophoresis of pregnant women's blood to assess the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities.
In addition, pregnant women also need to conduct blood glucose monitoring during pregnancy to assess the risk of fetal gestational diabetes and take corresponding control measures.
summary
IVF test is an important part to ensure the healthy and normal development of IVF. Gene detection before embryo transfer, prenatal examination during pregnancy, ultrasound examination during pregnancy and maternal blood examination are the main contents of IVF examination. Through these examinations, doctors can find and deal with any potential problems in time to ensure the healthy growth of IVF.
