What does the IVF test item mean?
Test tube baby is a reproductive technology that puts the fertilized egg into the mother's uterus after being cultured in vitro for a period of time, so that it can develop into a normal baby. In the whole process of IVF, inspection items play a vital role. Through various inspection items, we can ensure the health of the embryo and the physical condition of the mother. The following is a detailed description of IVF inspection items from four aspects: embryo quality, genetic testing, pregnancy related inspection and maternal health.
Embryo quality inspection
Embryo quality inspection is one of the important factors in the success rate of IVF. Before embryo transfer, the quality of embryos was evaluated routinely. This inspection item determines the development status and vitality of the embryo by evaluating the appearance, cell structure, cell number and other indicators of the embryo. After embryo quality inspection, we can choose the best time for embryo transfer and improve the success rate of IVF.
In addition, embryo quality inspection can also help eliminate embryos with potential genetic defects and chromosomal abnormalities, and reduce the risk of genetic diseases at birth. For high-risk groups such as elderly mothers, embryo quality inspection is particularly important.
Genetic testing
The purpose of IVF genetic testing is to screen and eliminate hereditary diseases, chromosome abnormalities and other problems. Through genetic testing, we can investigate whether parents carry a specific gene mutation to avoid the inheritance of genetic diseases. Genetic detection methods include gene knockout, gene mutation analysis, gene methylation detection, etc., which can help couples understand their own genes and then make more scientific birth plans. At the same time, for couples with congenital diseases, genetic counseling and IVF genetic testing can significantly improve the selectivity of childbearing.
In addition, genetic testing can also help predict the risk of embryo carrying chromosomal abnormalities. For example, trisomy syndrome (Down's syndrome), Edwards syndrome and syncope syndrome are common genetic diseases that lead to abnormal infant development, and measures can be taken in advance through genetic testing.
Pregnancy related examination
After the success of IVF transplantation, a series of pregnancy related tests should be carried out to ensure the successful implantation and smooth development of the embryo. These examinations include blood and urine tests, B-ultrasound examination, etc. Blood and urine tests can determine whether the pregnancy is normal, such as whether the luteal function is sufficient, and whether the progesterone level is normal. B ultrasound can observe the pregnancy, including the development, location and heartbeat of the embryo.
Through pregnancy related examinations, pregnancy risks, such as abortion risk and fetal malformation risk, can be found as early as possible, and timely measures can be taken to improve the success rate of IVF and pregnancy health care.
Maternal physical examination
The purpose of maternal health examination is to evaluate the maternal health and provide strong support for IVF transplantation and pregnancy. This examination mainly includes the measurement of endometrial thickness, the evaluation of ovarian function, and the examination of cervical conditions. By measuring the thickness of endometrium, we can understand the adaptability of endometrium to embryo implantation; Ovarian function assessment can ensure normal ovarian function for egg retrieval; The sterility caused by cervical factors can be avoided through the examination of cervical conditions.
Maternal physical examination can help doctors develop more scientific IVF transplantation programs and improve the success rate of pregnancy. At the same time, maternal physical examination can also exclude the possibility of suffering from other diseases, such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc., providing a good physiological environment for the successful transplantation of test tube babies.
Summary
IVF test items play an important role in the whole IVF process. The success rate of IVF and the safety of pregnancy can be ensured through comprehensive evaluation of embryo quality inspection, genetic testing, pregnancy related inspection and maternal physical condition inspection. These inspection items make the IVF technology more scientific and reliable, and bring new fertility opportunities to those couples who cannot conceive naturally.
