What are preliminary investigations done before undergoing IVF or ICSI?
Top The Preliminary Investigations are:- For Wife :- 1) Hysteroscopy & measurement of uterocervical length. 2) Ultrasound Examination of uterus and ovaries 3) Hormonal Profile (TSH, Prolactin, DHEAS,Testosterone,FSH & LH on 3rd day of the period). 4) Color Doppler for endometrial blood flow in some patients. 5) Routine tests like CBC, FBS, Blood VDRL, HBs Ag, HIV, Blood group Rh factor, HCV antibodies For Husband :- 1) Semen analysis. 2) Semen culture and antibiotic sensitivity test. 3) Antisperm Antibody test for husband and wife. 4) Blood for VDRL, HBs Ag , HIV , HIV Antibodies, HCV Antibodies.