What tests do test tube babies need to do?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is used to obtain eggs through in vitro fertilization or transfer the fertilized eggs to the mother's uterus for pregnancy. The success rate of IVF is related to many factors, including the physical condition, age and gender of both parties. Before IVF, the doctor will ask both the husband and wife to carry out a series of examinations to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for IVF technology.
Blood test
Blood examination is one of the important means to evaluate the physical condition of both spouses. The main blood tests for test tube babies include:
1. Blood type and coagulation function examination: ensure that there is no problem of inappropriate blood type or abnormal coagulation function between the husband and wife.
2. Examination of sexually transmitted diseases such as hepatitis B, AIDS and syphilis: to prevent the transmission of genetic diseases.
3. Endometrial thickness examination: to evaluate whether the woman's uterus is suitable for embryo implantation.
4. Routine test items during pregnancy: including blood routine test, liver and kidney functions, etc., to ensure that both the husband and wife are in good health and can accept the IVF technology.
Reproductive system examination
IVF requires detailed reproductive system examination in the hospital to evaluate the reproductive system of both spouses and determine whether IVF technology is suitable.
1. Colposcopy: check the pathological changes of the woman's vagina, cervix and uterine cavity.
2. Hysterosalpingography: evaluate whether the female's fallopian tube is unobstructed to ensure that the fertilized egg can enter the uterus through the fallopian tube normally.
3. Ultrasonography of testis: to evaluate the structure and function of the male testis.
Genetic factor inspection
IVF technology can help couples avoid the spread of certain genetic diseases. Therefore, genetic factor test is an indispensable test in the process of IVF.
1. Genetic counseling: genetic counseling is conducted for both husband and wife through family genetic history, family gene testing and other methods to understand the potential genetic risks.
2. Gene testing of the first generation relatives: carry out gene testing on parents, brothers and sisters of both spouses to clarify the carrying situation of genetic diseases.
3. Embryo gene detection: carry out gene detection on embryos obtained before transplantation to screen embryos carrying genetic disease genes.
Psychological assessment
IVF is an important decision for couples, and psychological status also has a certain impact on the success rate of IVF. Therefore, before IVF, doctors usually ask couples to conduct psychological assessment to assess whether they can withstand the pressure of IVF.
The psychological assessment mainly includes the anxiety status of both the husband and wife, their psychological adaptability, and their awareness of the risks of IVF technology. The doctor will provide corresponding psychological support and suggestions according to the evaluation results, so that both husband and wife can have a positive and healthy psychological state before IVF.
Summary
Test tube babies need a number of tests, including blood tests, reproductive system tests, genetic factors tests and psychological assessment. The purpose of these examinations is to assess the physical condition, reproductive system function, genetic risk and psychological status of both spouses. These checks can ensure the smooth progress of IVF process and improve the success rate. At the same time, for some couples with genetic disease risks, genetic factor inspection can help them avoid the spread of genetic diseases and provide security for the health of their children.
