What kind of tests does Guangzhou Zhongshan Hospital need for test tube babies?
As a medical institution specializing in IVF treatment, Guangzhou Zhongshan Hospital needs to carry out a series of examinations for patients in order to ensure the success rate of IVF and the safety of pregnancy. Four aspects of IVF treatment will be described in detail below.
Male factor examination
Male factor is one of the important factors affecting the success rate of IVF, so men need to carry out a series of tests to assess their reproductive function and sperm quality. The first step is to conduct semen analysis, and assess the male fertility potential by detecting the number, shape, vitality and other indicators of sperm. According to the analysis results, doctors will evaluate whether men need further examinations, such as genetic disease screening and testicular ultrasound.
In addition to the evaluation of fertility, men also need to carry out some routine health examinations, such as blood routine, liver function and kidney function. The purpose of these tests is to assess the overall health of men to determine whether there are other potential factors affecting IVF treatment.
Female factor examination
Female factor is one of the most important factors in IVF treatment. In order to ensure the success rate of treatment, women need to carry out a series of examinations. The first is basic temperature recording and menstrual cycle monitoring, which can help doctors understand whether women's ovulation and menstrual cycle are normal. Next is routine gynecological examination, including uterine and fallopian tube patency examination, which can help determine whether there are problems such as fallopian tube blockage.
In addition, women also need endocrine tests, including prolactin, estrogen, progesterone and other indicators. Endocrine examination can assess whether women's ovarian function and hormone level are normal. For older women or women with poor ovarian function, ovarian reserve function can also be evaluated, such as the detection of anti Millerian hormone (AMH) and gonadotropin (FSH).
Genetic disease screening
Genetic diseases are one aspect of IVF treatment that needs attention. Before IVF treatment, both husband and wife need to conduct genetic disease screening to understand whether there is genetic disease risk. According to the family history and personal conditions of the couple, the doctor will conduct detailed genetic counseling and carry out corresponding genetic disease gene testing.
Through genetic disease screening, couples carrying genetic disease genes can be found in time, and genetic counseling and genetic counseling can be carried out to reduce the risk of transmission of genetic diseases in future generations. If it is found that both parties carry the same disease causing gene, the doctor will advise the couple to adopt other fertility methods to avoid the occurrence of genetic diseases.
Comprehensive physical examination
After determining the reproductive health status of both spouses, Guangzhou Zhongshan Hospital will also conduct a comprehensive physical examination to assess their overall health status. Comprehensive physical examination usually includes blood routine examination, blood type examination, liver function examination, kidney function examination, electrocardiogram examination, etc. Through comprehensive physical examination, we can determine whether the patient has other potential health problems and take corresponding preventive measures.
To sum up, before IVF treatment, Guangzhou Zhongshan Hospital will conduct male factor examination, female factor examination, genetic disease screening and comprehensive physical examination. The purpose of these examinations is to comprehensively assess the fertility, health status and genetic risks of patients, so as to ensure the success of IVF treatment and the safety of pregnancy.
