List of tests for diagnosis and initiation of infertility treatment

What tests should be done before IVF?

Tests for infertility in IRM: a list of tests before IVF.

IVF tests for a man:

• spermogram (bring the  previous results);
• blood tests for RW, HIV, hepatitis B, C, blood type and Rh factor.

IVF tests for a woman:

• blood tests for RW, HIV, hepatitis B, C, blood type and Rh factor;
• test for chlamydia, uro- and mycoplasmosis, herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, rubella, toxoplasmosis, human papillomavirus (in the absence of these infections, the analysis is valid for 1 year);
• extracts on previous surgical operations and other studies of the pelvic organs;
• conclusion of the therapist about the state of health and the absence of contraindications to pregnancy;
• clinical blood test, including clotting time (valid for 1 month);
• general urine analysis;
• coagulogram;
• blood test (ALT, AST, bilirubin, glucose, total protein, urea);
• hormonal examination: FSH, LH, prolactin, TSH; 
• cytological examination of cervical smear/ РАР- test;
• colposcopy;
• ultrasound of the mammary glands;
• in the case of chronic diseases - the conclusion of the relevant specialist.

How many days do I need to abstain from sexual intercourse before donating sperm?

Optimal is abstinence for 2-4 days. This makes it possible to obtain a correct spermogram result. In the ejaculate obtained after 7 days of abstinence, for example, there is already poor sperm motility, a large number of leukocytes and other problems, i.e. the result of the spermogram will not reflect the real indicators.