What tests do test tube babies need?
IVF is a kind of baby that is fertilized and nurtured in the laboratory by means of assisted reproductive technology. In order to ensure the health and development of test tube babies, gynecologists usually carry out a series of examinations on couples. These tests are designed to assess fertility potential, screen for genetic diseases and understand physical conditions. This article will introduce the examination of IVF in detail from four aspects.
1. Reproductive function test
Before IVF treatment, couples need to undergo a series of reproductive function tests. These examinations include semen analysis, gynecological examination and tubal patency test.
Semen analysis is an important index to evaluate male fertility. The health of sperm can be judged by examining the sperm concentration, vitality, morphology and overall quality of semen.
Gynecological examination mainly includes cervical smear, hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy. These tests can detect cervical diseases, endometriosis and other potential fertility disorders.
Saline perfusion test or contrast agent is usually used for tubal patency test. These tests can help doctors understand whether there are problems such as tubal obstruction.
2. Genetic examination
In order to prevent the spread of genetic diseases, couples need to have genetic tests before IVF treatment. These tests can help doctors assess whether couples are at risk of carrying genetic diseases.
Common genetic examination items include autosomal genetic disease detection, single gene genetic disease detection and chromosome structure abnormality detection.
These tests can be performed by taking blood or saliva samples to detect whether couples carry gene mutations related to the genetic disease of test tube babies.
3. Comprehensive physical examination
In order to ensure the health and development of IVF, couples also need a comprehensive physical examination. These physical examination items mainly include blood examination, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray examination and B-ultrasound examination.
Blood tests can assess the blood biochemical indicators, infectious disease screening and physical condition of couples.
Electrocardiogram can evaluate the heart function of couples to ensure that no heart disease may affect the development of IVF.
Chest X-ray can exclude whether couples have infectious lung disease or tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.
B-ultrasound can help doctors observe the condition of women's ovaries, uterus and endometrium, and confirm whether they are suitable for IVF treatment.
4. Psychological assessment
The process of IVF treatment is a long-term and complex process for couples, so psychological assessment is also essential. Through interviews and psychological assessments with couples, doctors understand their psychological endurance and provide them with necessary psychological support.
Psychological assessment can help couples reduce anxiety, stress and possible psychological problems, and increase the success rate of IVF treatment.
summary
IVF babies need to undergo a series of examinations, including reproductive function examination, genetic examination, comprehensive physical examination and psychological assessment. These tests can help to assess the fertility potential of couples, eliminate the risk of genetic diseases, ensure good health and provide necessary psychological support. Through these checks, the safety and success rate of IVF will be guaranteed to the greatest extent.
