What tests are needed for IVF?
IVF refers to an infant who fertilizes and cultivates embryos in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and then transfers the embryos to the mother's uterus. In order to ensure the health and safety of IVF, prospective parents need to carry out a series of examinations during the whole process. This article will elaborate on the examination of IVF from four aspects: genetic testing, physical examination, psychological assessment and medical history investigation. 1. Gene testing:
In the process of IVF, the embryo may experience the risk of gene mutation or chromosome abnormality. Therefore, before embryo implantation, prospective parents usually need to carry out gene testing. This test includes genetic counseling, gene testing and genome sequencing. Genetic counseling refers to professional geneticists conducting genetic testing risk assessment and genetic counseling for parents to understand whether they carry disease genes. If there is a risk of genetic disease, prospective parents can choose to carry out embryonic gene screening or pre implantation genetic diagnosis to screen healthy embryos or avoid embryos carrying pathogenic genes. 2. Physical examination:
Before the IVF program begins, prospective parents need to undergo a comprehensive physical examination to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for assisted reproductive technology. These examinations include but are not limited to gynecological examination, semen analysis, reproductive hormone testing and screening for sexually transmitted diseases. Gynecological examination can assess the health of women's uterus and ovaries to ensure that the endometrium is suitable for embryo implantation. Semen analysis can check the number, vitality and morphology of men's sperm and evaluate their fertility. The reproductive hormone test is used to detect the ovarian function and ovulation of women. The purpose of screening for sexually transmitted diseases is to exclude any sexually transmitted diseases that may have adverse effects on embryonic development. 3. Psychological assessment:
The process of IVF may bring great psychological pressure and emotional fluctuations to prospective parents. In order to ensure the mental health and adaptability of expectant parents during IVF, some hospitals will conduct psychological assessment. Psychological assessment generally includes face-to-face consultation and questionnaire survey, aiming to assess the mental health, family support system and coping ability of prospective parents. Through psychological assessment, doctors can better understand the psychological status of prospective parents and provide them with necessary psychological support and counseling. 4. Medical history investigation:
In the process of IVF, doctors need to know the complete medical history of the expectant parents, including previous diseases, surgical history, drug use history, etc. This information is very important for the success rate of IVF and infant health. For example, some diseases or drugs may affect the quality of fertilized eggs, the female ovarian function or the implantation ability of embryos. Therefore, before IVF, doctors need to fully understand the medical history of the parents to be and develop personalized treatment plans to improve the success rate of pregnancy and development of infants. Summary:
The process of IVF requires many tests such as gene testing, physical examination, psychological assessment and medical history investigation by prospective parents. Gene testing can determine the risk of genetic diseases and provide a basis for screening healthy embryos. Physical examination ensures that prospective parents are physically fit for the IVF program and excludes the effects of sexually transmitted diseases. Psychological assessment helps prospective parents cope with the psychological pressure during IVF. The medical history survey can help doctors understand the medical history of prospective parents and develop personalized treatment plans. Through these tests, the success rate of IVF babies can be improved, and prospective parents can better prepare mentally and physically for the arrival of healthy babies.
