Before starting in vitro fertilization treatment, some tests must be applied to both expectant mothers and fathers. Thanks to these tests, the source of the problem can be identified and thus the chance of successful completion of in vitro fertilization treatment is significantly increased. While investigating the problems that cause infertility, the tests applied to men and women should be applied simultaneously to be effective. While a sperm test is performed on the expectant father, hormone tests and HSG tests are performed on the expectant mother. As a result of these tests, the problem causing infertility is revealed and the development of in vitro fertilization treatment can be planned.
Tests Applied to Expectant Mothers
Basal hormone tests such as FSH, TSH, LH, E2, Basal hormone tests such as PRL, T3, T4, TSH are applied. In addition, DHEAS and Total testosterone hormone tests significantly affect the success of in vitro fertilization treatment. For in vitro fertilization treatment, it is necessary to evaluate whether women's tubes are blocked or not. However, whether the tubes are open or closed is important for the lining of the uterus to be healthy and regular. For this purpose, hysterosalpingography or office hysteroscopy, called medicated uterine film, is performed. Ultrasound examination performed during the basal periods, which coincide with the second or third day of the menstrual period, gives important information about the uterus and ovaries. With this examination, it can be observed whether the expectant mother has polycystic ovary syndrome or chocolate cyst. Apart from these tests, in special cases, expectant mothers may be asked for HIV, HBs Ag, Anti HCV, blood group, Rubella IgG, aPTT, PTT, INR, Protein S, Protein C and hemogram tests. With these tests, diseases that are potentially transmitted to the baby are detected.
Tests Applied to Expectant Fathers
Before in vitro fertilization, some tests are performed on expectant fathers, just like expectant mothers. For male candidates, sperm analysis is required before in vitro fertilization treatment. Apart from this test, HIV, Hbs Ag, Anti-HCV, blood group, FSH, LH, E2, T-Testosterone and PRL tests are also applied. As a result of the tests, in addition to determining the hereditary diseases that can be passed on to the baby, the FSH hormone level is also determined. High FSH hormone level means low testicular reserve.
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