What tests should I do to prepare for pregnancy?

Women all have to have children, only then can their life be complete. Having children is a very important thing for a woman and even her family. As time goes by, many concepts are different from before. In order to increase the chances of pregnancy in the future and the future health of the child, couples now go to a regular hospital for a pre-pregnancy check when they are preparing to have a baby. So what kind of examinations are needed? Let’s take a look

It is generally recommended to start prenatal check-ups 3-6 months before pregnancy, including both husband and wife. It is best for women to have a pre-pregnancy check within 3-7 days after their menstruation ends. Please note that it is best not to have sex before the check. If other problems are found during pre-pregnancy check-ups, there will still be time for intervention and treatment. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct a pre-pregnancy check at least 3 months in advance, and both husband and wife should do it at the same time. The different items for men and women are as follows:

Women: Routine blood test. Complete reproductive system examination. Urinalysis

Gynecological endocrinology includes blood type and ABO hemolytic titer to avoid hemolytic disease in infants. Chromosomal abnormalities

Key examinations: Reproductive system examination: The main purpose of expectant mothers going to the hospital to check their reproductive system before pregnancy is to check whether there are gynecological diseases and determine the appropriate time for pregnancy based on the examination results. If you have a sexually transmitted disease, it is best to treat it thoroughly before getting pregnant, otherwise it may cause risks such as miscarriage and premature birth. Expectant mothers can choose physical examination items according to their own health conditions.

2. Full set of orthodontic examinations: Full set of orthodontic examinations are usually performed once a week in hospitals, and the examination time is three months before pregnancy. All women of childbearing age must undergo orthodontic examinations before pregnancy, especially those who keep pets, who cannot omit this pre-pregnancy examination. 60%-70% of women will be infected with the rubella virus. Once infected, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage and fetal malformations. In addition, pregnant mothers who like to keep pets are prone to Toxoplasma gondii infection, which can cause fetal malformations. Therefore, pre-pregnancy malformation examination is very necessary

Male: abnormal liver function, chromosomes, semen routine examination, urinary system blood routine, electrocardiogram

Key examinations: Routine semen examination: Routine semen examination is the abbreviation of routine semen examination; it is one of the simple and popular laboratory examination methods in urology, andrology, and reproductive departments.

Now you know what examinations you need to do when preparing for pregnancy. Through the introduction above, you will know what to do when you go to the hospital when you are preparing to give birth to a new life. A child is a very happy existence for the whole family, so it is necessary for couples to do a check-up before getting pregnant. Only after the examination can you feel at ease. These examinations are also good for your body, so you must not think that these are not important and not go for a check-up. I hope you all have good health.