Standard examination before pregnancy helps to ensure that the uterus is suitable for test tube babies
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help many couples realize their reproductive dreams. However, not all uteruses are suitable for IVF. In order to ensure the success rate of IVF, it is very important to standardize the examination before pregnancy. This article will elaborate on the necessity of standardized examination before pregnancy from four aspects: uterine morphology, endometrial thickness, uterine fibroids and endometriosis.
Uterine morphology
The shape of the uterus plays an important role in the success rate of IVF. Common uterine morphological abnormalities include uterine septum, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, etc. These abnormalities will affect the implantation and development of embryos and increase the risk of IVF failure. The standardized examination before pregnancy can evaluate the uterine morphology through ultrasound, hysterography and other methods. For example, in Huadu Maternity Hospital, they use three-dimensional ultrasound technology to accurately assess the size and shape of the uterus, to ensure that the uterus is suitable for IVF.
In addition to the shape of the uterus, the size of the uterus is also an important indicator. Too large or too small uterus will affect the success rate of IVF. Pre pregnancy standard examination can determine the size of the uterus and evaluate its ability to fit test tube babies.
Intima thickness
Endometrial thickness is an important index, which reflects the development of endometrium. Proper intima thickness is helpful to embryo implantation and growth. Normative examination before pregnancy can measure the thickness of endometrium through ultrasound and evaluate it according to individual conditions. For example, in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, they will measure the intima quantitatively and develop personalized treatment plans based on the measurement results to improve the success rate of IVF.
In addition to the thickness of the intima, the morphology of the intima is also an important indicator. Abnormal endometrial morphology may lead to difficulty in embryo implantation or abortion. Normative examination before pregnancy can evaluate the morphology of endometrium through endometrial biopsy and other methods, and formulate corresponding treatment plans.
fibroid
Uterine myoma is one of the most common benign tumors of the uterus. If you have hysteromyoma, it may affect the shape and function of the uterus, thus affecting the success rate of IVF. Normative examination before pregnancy can detect the size, number and location of uterine fibroids through ultrasound, MRI and other methods. If the location and size of uterine fibroids have an impact on IVF, surgery for uterine fibroids may be required before IVF.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This may lead to pelvic inflammation, ovarian cysts, tubal obstruction and other problems, affecting the success rate of IVF. Normative examination before pregnancy can detect the degree and location of endometriosis through ultrasound, MRI and other methods, and formulate corresponding treatment plans. For example, in Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, they use laparoscopy to treat endometriosis, so as to improve the success rate of IVF.
To sum up, standardized pre pregnancy examination is essential to ensure that the uterus is suitable for IVF. By evaluating factors such as uterine shape, endometrial thickness, hysteromyoma and endometriosis, we can develop personalized treatment plans, improve the success rate of IVF, and help more couples realize their reproductive dreams.
