Physical examination for IVF babies
IVF is a method to achieve pregnancy by means of artificial assisted reproduction technology, fertilizing and cultivating embryos in the laboratory and implanting them into the mother's uterus. In order to ensure the health and safety of IVF, couples preparing for IVF need to carry out a series of physical examinations. Next, I will elaborate on genetic disease screening, immune examination, reproductive system examination and general examination.
Genetic disease screening
Genetic disease refers to the disease caused by gene mutation or genetic factors. Through genetic disease screening, the risk of genetic diseases carried by couples can be detected to avoid passing on genetic diseases to the next generation. Couples need genetic testing to determine whether they carry mutations in certain genetic diseases. In China, some well-known hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Children's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, provide genetic counseling and genetic disease screening services.
After screening for genetic diseases, if couples are at risk of carrying genetic diseases, doctors may suggest using third-party donors, such as egg or sperm donation, or using embryos without genetic diseases screened through pre implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for IVF.
Immunological examination
Immune test is to evaluate the immune status of the couple. Immune diseases may have an impact on the success rate of IVF. Therefore, immunological examination of couples can help doctors understand potential immune problems and take corresponding measures to intervene. Common immunological examination items include blood immunology examination, autoimmunity antibody examination, etc. For example, the Reproductive Medicine Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital provides comprehensive immunization services.
Reproductive system examination
The purpose of reproductive system examination is to evaluate the reproductive system of the couple, including the quality and quantity of male sperm, the ovarian function and uterine condition of female, etc. Men need semen analysis to assess sperm motility and quantity. For women, tubal patency, uterine morphology and ovarian function should be checked. Common methods of reproductive system examination include ultrasonic examination, hysteroscopy, salpingography, etc. The Assisted Reproduction Center of Zhongshan Hospital is a professional IVF medical institution, which provides comprehensive reproductive system inspection and assisted reproductive technology.
general physical checkup
In order to ensure the health of test tube babies, couples also need to have a general examination. The general examination mainly includes blood routine examination, liver function examination, renal function examination, blood biochemical index examination, etc. Through general examination, we can know whether couples have some potential health problems, such as anemia, abnormal liver function, etc., so as to take reasonable medical measures in the process of IVF.
To sum up, IVF needs genetic disease screening, immune examination, reproductive system examination and general examination. These physical examination items can help doctors assess the reproductive health status of couples, eliminate potential risks and develop reasonable treatment plans to improve the success rate of IVF and ensure the health of infants. Therefore, couples preparing for IVF should consult the doctor in time and actively cooperate with the physical examination to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
