Xiamen IVF - What physical examination does IVF need to do?
IVF refers to the method of implantation of fertilized embryos into the mother's uterus after in vitro fertilization of sperm and eggs through assisted reproductive technology to achieve pregnancy and delivery. Before IVF, a series of physical examinations should be carried out on both the husband and wife to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for the process of IVF. The following will elaborate the physical examination of IVF from four aspects: female, male, reproductive system and general condition.
Female physical examination
For women, a detailed gynecological examination is required before IVF. First, routine gynecological examination, including gynecological history inquiry, internal and external vaginal examination, smear, cervical smear, etc. These examinations can eliminate some gynecological diseases or problems existing in women and ensure the health of uterus and reproductive organs. The second is hysterosalpingography, which can understand whether the uterine cavity and fallopian tube are unobstructed, whether there is blockage or other abnormalities. Finally, endometrial biopsy is carried out, which can understand the thickness and health of endometrium and provide reference for embryo implantation into uterus.
Male physical examination
Men need routine semen examination. This examination can understand the quantity, quality and vitality of semen, including sperm concentration, sperm activity rate, sperm morphology, etc. Semen examination is one of the important indicators to evaluate male fertility, through which we can judge whether men have sperm quality problems or other fertility disorders. If the results of male semen examination are abnormal, it is recommended that further testicular color ultrasound examination be carried out to understand the condition of the testis and accessory structures.
Reproductive system examination
In addition to the physical examination of women and men, a detailed examination of the reproductive system is also required. This examination includes structural and functional examinations of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. For the uterus, hysteroscopy is needed to rule out endometriosis, polyps, adhesions and other problems. For ovaries, ovarian ultrasound examination is needed to understand the number, size and follicular development of ovaries. For the fallopian tube, it is necessary to conduct salpingography and salpingoscopy to ensure the patency of the fallopian tube.
Physical examination
General condition examination includes blood routine examination, liver function examination, kidney function examination, electrocardiogram examination, B-ultrasound examination and relevant infectious disease examination. These tests can understand the individual's physical condition and potential diseases, so as to avoid the impact of potential risks on the IVF process. Especially for some chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, it is also necessary to stabilize the condition before IVF.
To sum up, test tube babies need to undergo a number of physical examinations, including gynecological examinations for women, semen examinations for men, and comprehensive examinations of the reproductive system and general conditions. The purpose of these physical examinations is to ensure that the physical conditions of both spouses are suitable for the process of IVF, so as to improve the success rate of IVF.
