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What fertility tests are done before IVF?

By Ayaz Keith

What fertility tests are done before IVF?

Before beginning a cycle of IVF using your own eggs and sperm, you and your partner will likely need various screenings, including:

  • Ovarian reserve testing.
  • Semen analysis.
  • Infectious disease screening.
  • Practice (mock) embryo transfer.
  • Uterine exam.

What is pre IVF treatment?

Pre-IVF tests that patients may need: Taken on day three of the menstrual cycle, these tests assess the health of the pituitary gland and ovaries. We will also be testing thyroid and Prolactin hormones, genetic tests, a complete blood count, vitamin D levels, blood type and infectious disease status.

Is egg retrieval for IVF painful?

Because of the type of anesthesia that is used, patients do not feel any pain during the egg retrieval procedure. However, patients may experience abdominal cramping for a day or two after the procedure.

How do I prepare my body for IVF?

Before you start your IVF journey, we recommend that you prepare your body for treatment in the following ways:

  1. Eat a healthy, well balanced diet.
  2. Start taking prenatal vitamins.
  3. Maintain a healthy weight.
  4. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and recreational drugs.

Can you choose baby gender with IVF?

Sex selection is only possible using IVF embryos. The term sex selection is preferable to the past term of gender selection. Gender is increasingly known as how a person identifies sexually. Whereas a child’s sex is a genetic identification of an inherited male XY chromosome pairing or a female XX chromosome pairing.

Does IVF make you gain weight?

Body changes – It’s not uncommon for women to gain a little weight during IVF treatments. Hormone injections can affect your weight and also your hunger levels (read # 4).

What should I avoid during IVF?

During and after IVF, it’s best for women to avoid the following foods and beverages:

  • Alcohol.
  • Soda.
  • Processed foods.
  • Processed meats.
  • Junk food.
  • Soft cheeses.
  • Fish with high mercury content (tuna, mackerel, sea bass)

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