When planning the appearance of a baby, consult a specialist. He will appoint a number of necessary examinations and tell you what tests to take when planning a pregnancy. An important part of the survey is hormone testing for pregnancy planning. They, in the first place, are assigned to women who have had a pregnancy with an unfavorable outcome, patients with a broken menstrual cycle, and also those who are older than 35 years. Analyzes of hormones in the planning of pregnancy are prescribed to women with signs of hyperandrogenism, one of which are acne, increased hair loss and obesity. Also these analyzes are shown to couples who have not had conception for more than a year.
In the successful conception, gestation and the birth of a healthy baby, the following hormones actively participate:
- Progesterone .This hormone provides all the conditions necessary for pregnancy. In the case of deficiency in the body of progesterone, miscarriages occur, and for this reason there is infertility. Analyzes for this hormone should be done at 19-21 on the day cycle count.
- Testosterone .Many already know that this is a male hormone. The high content of testosterone in the female body leads to incorrect ovulation, and also provokes miscarriage.
- Prolactin. liquefies the formation of a hormone like follicle-stimulating , which in turn affects the formation of estrogen, and is also responsible for growth in the ovary of the egg. Analyzes for hormones when planning pregnancy should be taken in the third to seventh day of the cycle.
- Luteinizing hormone .He is responsible for the maturation of the egg and its ovulation. In addition, it produces progesterone. Blood tests for this hormone are also given on the third to seventh day of the cycle.
- Estradiol .This hormone prepares the uterus for conception and the upcoming pregnancy.
- DEA-sulfate is a male hormone. The increased amount in the body of a woman causes infertility and malfunction in the work of the ovaries.
Analyzes for hormones when planning pregnancy should be given on an empty stomach in the morning. The question of the list of additional tests is highly individual. The gynecologist will help you. He will tell you what else to pass tests in planning pregnancy, in addition to hormonal. Among them may be the following:
- a blood test( to identify a number of existing health problems will help the general analysis, and biochemical - to test the work of the main organs), sugar( to identify the risk of diabetes), the blood group of the future mother, as well as the Rh factor( to exclude the occurrence of Rh-conflict);
- urine analysis( to identify possible problems in kidney function);
- bacteriological culture( helps to assess the vaginal microflora);
- tests for infection - to eliminate the risk of having a baby with congenital diseases or vices.
In addition, it is necessary to undergo an ultrasound examination of organs located in the pelvic area( performed to assess the health of the pelvic organs, as well as to prevent possible problems during childbirth).