What tests do test tube babies need to do?
IVF is a way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through assisted reproductive technology. Before IVF, a series of examinations are required to ensure the health of women and fetuses. Here are some important tests for IVF babies.
Female physical examination
Test tube babies need a comprehensive physical examination of women first. This includes endometrial thickness and morphology examination, tubal condition examination and ovarian function examination. Among them, endometrial thickness and morphology are examined by ultrasound, which can understand whether the endometrium is suitable for embryo implantation. The inspection of fallopian tube condition can know whether the fallopian tube is unobstructed and abnormal, so as to ensure that the fertilized egg can enter the uterus through the fallopian tube normally. Ovarian function test can understand the follicular development and follicle hormone level through blood test.
In addition, women also need to carry out genetic tests for chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases. This is to ensure the health of infants in the future and avoid the transmission of genetic diseases. Through genetic examination, we can know whether couples have chromosome problems or carry the risk of genetic diseases.
Finally, women also need to have a pelvic examination to understand whether there are other diseases or abnormalities in the pelvic cavity, such as hysteromyoma, endometriosis, etc. These diseases may affect pregnancy and embryo implantation.
Male semen examination
Men also need a semen test. Semen examination is an important index to evaluate male fertility, including sperm density, sperm motility and sperm morphology. By evaluating semen quality, we can understand male fertility and screen for possible fertility disorders.
Sometimes, men also need to carry out genetic tests for chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases to understand whether there are chromosomal problems or the risk of carrying genetic diseases.
Hormone level test
Hormone level test is an important link in the process of IVF, which aims to help assess female hormone level and ovarian function. These tests usually include blood tests and ultrasonic monitoring. Blood examination can measure the levels of estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone and other hormones in women's bodies to assess ovarian function and fertility. Ultrasonic monitoring can observe the development of follicles and the thickness of endometrium to determine the best time for egg retrieval.
Other physical examination
In addition to the above examinations, couples before IVF also need to undergo other physical health examinations. These include but are not limited to routine blood tests, electrocardiogram, liver function, kidney function, glucose metabolism tests, etc. The purpose of these examinations is to assess the overall health of the couple and ensure that their physical condition is suitable for assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF.
summary
IVF is a complex assisted reproductive technology, which requires couples to carry out a series of examinations to ensure the health of women and fetuses. Women need to undergo endometrial thickness and morphology examination, tubal condition examination, ovarian function examination, and genetic examination of chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases. Men need semen tests and genetic tests for chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases. In addition, hormone level examination and other physical health examinations are also important links in the process of IVF.
Through these examinations, doctors can comprehensively assess the fertility and physical conditions of couples, providing a strong guarantee for the success rate of IVF. At the same time, these tests also help to screen for potential genetic problems and fertility disorders, and ensure the health of the upcoming baby.
