Do IVF babies need physical examination?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot or cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. After women become pregnant, whether they need to continue physical examination has become a concern of many couples. This article will discuss the physical examination of IVF pregnancy from several aspects.
Pre pregnancy physical examination
During IVF ovulation, fertilization, embryo transfer and other stages, the hospital will conduct a comprehensive physical examination for women. These physical examinations include gynecological examination, endocrine test, ultrasonic examination, etc. The purpose of these physical examinations is to assess the physical condition of the woman and ensure that her health is suitable for IVF procedures.
Therefore, if a woman does not have any suspected abnormal symptoms or physical discomfort after pregnancy, it is generally unnecessary to continue the physical examination.
Physical examination during pregnancy
Although physical examination during pregnancy is very important for women who are naturally pregnant, the situation may be different for women who have successfully conceived through IVF.
First, the purpose of physical examination during pregnancy is to assess the health of the fetus and the physical condition of the mother. Women who have passed IVF pregnancy have received a series of physical examination procedures in the early stage, including ovulation monitoring, pregnancy process tracking, etc. Therefore, their health status has been comprehensively evaluated in the assisted reproductive hospital.
Secondly, in the process of pregnancy, if women do not have any discomfort or suspected abnormal symptoms, they can choose to follow the family doctor or gynecologist for routine physical examination during pregnancy, rather than necessarily go to the assisted reproductive hospital again for physical examination.
Physical examination required under special circumstances
However, if any suspected abnormal symptoms occur during IVF pregnancy, such as persistent abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding, excessive nausea, etc., seek medical advice in time.
Some assisted reproductive hospitals provide perinatal management services in late pregnancy, including gestational diabetes screening, prenatal screening, fetus, fetal heart monitoring, etc. If women prefer to have these special physical examinations in the assisted reproductive hospital where they were originally treated, they can negotiate with specialists and make plans.
Appropriate time for physical examination
For IVF pregnant women who need pregnancy physical examination, the appropriate time is from the 12th week of pregnancy. At this time, the fetus has formed important organs, and the pregnant woman's body has enough stability for further examination.
Before that, if women have obvious discomfort or special needs, they can certainly seek medical advice in time. But generally speaking, it is most appropriate to wait until 12 weeks for physical examination without special reasons.
To sum up, after successful pregnancy through IVF, women should judge whether to continue physical examination according to their own physique and doctor's suggestions. If there is no obvious abnormality in the body, a family doctor or gynecologist should be selected for routine physical examination during pregnancy.
