Necessity of IVF test items
In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the babies born through IVF assisted reproduction. This technology provides a feasible birth choice for infertile couples, but a series of examinations are also needed to ensure the success of pregnancy and the healthy development of the fetus. The following will discuss the necessity of IVF test items from four aspects.
1. Determine the cause of infertility
Before IVF, a series of infertility tests should be carried out to determine the cause of infertility. These examinations may include semen analysis, uterine and fallopian tube patency examination, ovarian function assessment, endocrine examination, etc. Through these examinations, doctors can understand the patient's specific condition, and select the most appropriate assisted reproductive technology to improve the probability of successful pregnancy.
For example, in the Reproductive Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, doctors will comprehensively assess the causes of infertility patients through detailed medical history inquiry, physical examination and related examination items, such as ultrasound, endocrine, etc., to develop personalized treatment plans.
2. Evaluate the quality of eggs and sperm
During IVF, the quality of eggs and sperm is the key to successful pregnancy. The quality of eggs will be affected by age, ovarian function and other factors, while the quality of sperm will be affected by semen indicators (such as sperm density, motility, etc.). Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the quality of eggs and sperm for IVF couples.
At Shanghai International Medical Center, doctors will evaluate the quality of eggs and sperm through semen analysis, ovarian ultrasound, blood hormone detection and other items. These examination items can provide accurate information, help doctors choose the best treatment plan, and improve the pregnancy success rate.
3. Monitor embryo development
Once fertilization is successful, the development of the embryo needs to be closely monitored to ensure its normal development. Common monitoring methods include embryo culture system, gene detection, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, etc. These inspection items can accurately assess the quality of embryos, help doctors choose the best transfer time and number of embryos, and improve the pregnancy success rate.
For example, in the Reproductive Center of Guangzhou Pearl River Hospital, doctors will check the embryos through embryo morphological evaluation, chromosome screening and other items. These tests can eliminate abnormal embryos and improve the success rate of embryo transfer.
4. Prevention of pregnancy complications
IVF pregnancy may be accompanied by some pregnancy complications, such as multiple pregnancy, premature delivery, placental dysfunction, etc. In order to prevent these complications, necessary examination items are indispensable.
For example, in the Reproductive Medicine Center of Shanghai Shuguang Hospital, doctors will conduct regular screening for pregnant women through pregnancy blood tests, ultrasound tests and other items. These examinations can detect potential risk factors early and take corresponding measures to ensure the safety of fetuses and pregnant women.
To sum up, the necessity of IVF test items is reflected in determining the cause of infertility, evaluating the quality of eggs and sperm, monitoring the development of embryos and preventing complications during pregnancy. These inspection items can provide couples with detailed reproductive health information, help doctors develop personalized treatment plans, and improve the success rate of pregnancy and the healthy development of the fetus.
