During the preparation period for pregnancy, it is not enough to just eat more foods that are helpful for pregnancy, nor is it enough to just protect the body. The key is to conduct a physical examination of the body. During the preparation period for pregnancy, a physical examination can reveal the specific situation of both men and women, as well as identify any diseases that may affect pregnancy. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a physical examination during the preconception period. If you want to go for a physical examination, which department should you go to?
Which department should I go for a pregnancy check-up
It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for prenatal care. During the preparation period, it is recommended that both husband and wife undergo a detailed physical examination to check their physical condition. If not available, you can also visit the gynecology clinic, reproductive and urology clinic, or infertility clinic.
What are the items for pregnancy check-up
1、 Female:
1. Pelvic examination: including routine visual examination, palpation, color ultrasound, endoscopy, etc.
2. Ovulation monitoring: Women typically release over 400 eggs in their lifetime, and it is important to know their ovulation period to increase the chances of pregnancy.
3. Check six types of sex hormones, including luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, estrogen and prolactin, progesterone, and androgen. It should be noted that hormone tests are conducted two to three days after menstruation, while others are conducted three to seven days after menstruation.
4. Endometrial examination: By examining vaginal discharge, check for gynecological diseases such as mold, trichomonas, and other vaginal infections. If necessary, seek timely treatment and wait for recovery before getting pregnant and giving birth to a baby.
5. Gynecological ultrasound examination: timely understanding of the health status of the uterus and ovaries, whether there are uterine fibroids, deformities, and other issues. If treatment is required before pregnancy. It is also possible to check for heart and lung diseases through methods such as electrocardiogram.
2、 Male:
1. Semen examination: This is the most important pre pregnancy examination for men, which checks the amount, viscosity, color, and sperm activity of semen to determine their fertility. Note that abstinence should be maintained for three to seven days before the examination.
2. Endocrine hormones: Six items including LH, E2, TESTO, PSH, PRL, and PROG should be checked to determine the hormone levels in the body.
3. Male physical examination: Check for diseases in the reproductive organs, prostate, testicles, spermatic cord, spermatic vein, epididymis, and penis.
In large hospitals, there are departments specializing in eugenics and child rearing, so it is best to have this department included in the pregnancy check-up. If there is no small hospital, then go to the gynecology or urology department. In short, whether going to a large hospital or a small hospital, it is necessary to undergo a physical examination. The purpose of the examination is to understand the specific situation of both men and women, and to know their chances of pregnancy.
