What tests are needed for IVF?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. However, in order to ensure the health of women and fetuses, women with IVF need to carry out a series of examinations. This article will elaborate on the examination items needed by IVF women from four aspects: physical examination, gynecological examination, genetic disease screening and psychological assessment.
physical examination
Physical examination is the first step before IVF, which is used to assess women's physical condition and reproductive system health. The doctor will check the height, weight, blood pressure and other basic indicators of women, and judge whether there are potential health problems by observing the nervous system, cardiovascular system, urogenital system, etc. In addition, breast examination will be carried out to exclude breast diseases. If a woman has ever undergone surgery, such as caesarean section or myomectomy, the doctor will also conduct scar assessment to ensure the health of the endometrium.
Physical examination can help doctors understand the overall health of women and determine whether there are any health problems that may affect the success rate of IVF.
Gynecological examination
Gynecological examination is a key step before IVF, which aims to assess the health of female reproductive system. Examination includes colposcopy, cervical smear, pelvic ultrasound and endometrial biopsy. Through these examinations, doctors can evaluate women's ovarian function, uterine morphology and endometrium, and check whether there are gynecological diseases such as hysteromyoma and endometriosis. In addition, the cervix and vagina will be checked for infection or inflammation.
The purpose of gynecological examination is to ensure that the female reproductive system can successfully carry out in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, and exclude any gynecological diseases that may affect the therapeutic effect of IVF.
Genetic disease screening
Genetic disease screening is an important part of IVF treatment. Before IVF, women need to have a series of genetic diseases checked, including common chromosome abnormalities, cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, etc. These tests are usually performed with blood or saliva samples. The results of the examination will help doctors assess the genetic risks of couples and embryo selection options.
Through genetic disease screening, we can prevent the birth of IVF embryos carrying genetic diseases and reduce the risk of embryo malformation.
Psychological assessment
IVF treatment has a great impact on the psychological and emotional status of couples, so women need to receive psychological assessment before IVF. Psychological assessment, including medical history inquiry, psychological questionnaire and interview, aims to assess women's psychological adaptability and ability to cope with pressure.
Through psychological assessment, women can better cope with the psychological pressure of IVF treatment and improve the success rate.
To sum up, women with IVF need to undergo physical examination, gynecological examination, genetic disease screening and psychological assessment. The purpose of these examinations is to ensure women's health and normal reproductive system, prevent the birth of genetic diseases, and improve the success rate of treatment. Healthy women and fetuses are the basis of successful IVF treatment.
