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What are the goals and nature of preliminary investigations
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Before starting IVF, the following tests are required :
In the female partner:
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Blood
tests aimed at establishing a thorough hormonal profile
and ensuring that nothing can jeopardize the onset of a pregnancy
(rubella, toxoplasmosis, etc ...);
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Hysterosalpingography
and ultrasound examination to define
the precise anatomical status of pelvic reproductive organs.
In the male partner:
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One
or preferably several sperm analyses (spermogram) to determine concentration, degree of mobility and rate of morphological
normality of spermatozoa;
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If
deemed necessary, physical examination and sometimes hormonal and/or
chromosomal assessment.
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Detection
and treatment of reproductive tract infection is also required.
Together
with information from a medical interview of the couple,
the results of preliminary investigations will enable
us to orient treatment correctly.
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