Necessity of IVF physical examination
IVF is an infant produced by in vitro fertilization (IVF) or a series of assisted reproductive technologies. In order to ensure the health and happiness of the child, IVF babies undergo multiple physical examinations before birth, aiming to detect possible genetic diseases and developmental problems. These physical examinations provide parents with the necessary information to help them make decisions and prepare for the challenges their children may face in the future.
In the following article, we will learn more about some aspects of IVF physical examination.
Screening of genetic diseases
Genetic disease refers to the disease caused by gene mutation, which may appear after the birth of a child. Therefore, in the process of IVF, doctors usually conduct comprehensive genetic counseling for both parents and carry out relevant gene testing. These tests can help find parents with disease causing genes and predict the risk of children's disease.
When parents carry genes with genetic diseases, doctors may suggest screening healthy embryos through pre implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to avoid passing on genetic diseases to the next generation. This process involves genetic testing of the fertilized eggs to determine whether they carry disease causing genes.
In addition, after successful IVF, doctors will also conduct routine neonatal screening to exclude common genetic diseases, such as phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, etc. These screenings are usually performed by testing blood samples from newborns.
Monitoring of fetal development
Unlike natural pregnancy, IVF embryos develop in vitro culture and are implanted into the mother at the best time. Therefore, in order to ensure the normal development and healthy growth of the fetus, doctors will conduct regular fetal monitoring on IVP.
Fetal monitoring usually includes ultrasonic examination, which is used to observe the fetal development, such as fetal heart rate, fetal size and organ development. These examinations can help doctors find any potential problems in time and take necessary measures.
In addition, doctors will also conduct amniocentesis or villus sampling and other examinations to obtain fetal cells or placental samples for chromosome analysis and genetic disease screening. These tests can be used to detect whether the fetus has chromosomal abnormalities or genetic diseases.
Prevention of complications during pregnancy
Compared with natural pregnancy, in vitro pregnancy may increase the risk of some pregnancy complications. Therefore, doctors need to closely monitor the progress of IVP and take necessary preventive measures.
During the IVF cycle, doctors will pay close attention to the hormone level and ovarian response of the woman to ensure the quality and quantity of eggs. For women, this includes multiple blood hormone tests and ultrasound monitoring.
Once the test tube pregnancy is successful, the doctor will pay attention to the regular prenatal examination of pregnant women, including the monitoring of blood pressure, uterine size, and blood and urine tests. These examinations are helpful to find possible complications, such as pregnancy induced hypertension, pregnancy induced diabetes, and take timely intervention measures.
Summary
The physical examination of test tube babies is an important step to ensure the health of children. Screening for genetic diseases helps parents understand the risk of children's disease and select healthy embryos through pre implantation genetic diagnosis. The monitoring of fetal development can identify potential problems and take timely measures. Prevention of complications during pregnancy helps to protect the health of pregnant women. Through these physical examinations, parents of IVF babies can better cope with possible problems and prepare for their children's future.
