Can hepatitis B patients do IVF?

People infected with hepatitis B can have an in vitro fertilization (IVF) test as long as the virus index is at a safe level. In addition, couples also need to check other health tests and prepare a healthy lifestyle to be ready for IVF with the best quality.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the combination of eggs and sperm in a test tube, and then cultured into an embryo. After the embryo is formed, it will be brought back to the woman's uterus, implanted and then developed into a fetus.
At the laboratory, the sperm is washed, the eggs are put in a culture dish to incubate in the cabinet. The doctor will bring the sperm and egg together (fertilization) within the first few hours. Then, the fertilized egg will continue to be cultured until an embryo is formed before being transferred to the woman's uterus.

People infected with hepatitis B can undergo in vitro fertilization provided that treatment is necessary to keep the virus in a safe range, not active.
For men infected with hepatitis B who want to undergo in vitro fertilization, the risk of infection for the baby is low, sperm quality is not affected, leading to embryo quality is not affected.
Women infected with hepatitis B in IVF should pay attention after successful insemination and pregnancy to have regular check-ups to assess viral levels and liver function; counseling to prevent mother-to-child transmission.

If the couple is in good health, the egg and sperm quality will be good, and the chances of successful fertilization will be high. Therefore, in addition to testing for hepatitis B, the parents need to carry out other necessary tests such as:
Communicable diseases: HIV, syphilis,... For men: Male examination and semen test For women: Gynecological examination, hormone testing, transducer ultrasound of the cervix, X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes. During the test, if any abnormality is found, it must be treated before being healthy enough to carry out in vitro fertilization. If there is no disease, both husband and wife should have a healthy diet and reasonable living, at least 1 month before being ready for IVF.

Couples should determine in advance that IVF is an arduous process, requiring persistence, even preparing in advance for the psychology of needing to perform insemination many times to be successful.
If the psychology is too hasty, breaking down after an unsuccessful insemination will create a barrier for subsequent fertilization. Because it can cause hormonal changes in the body that indirectly affect the quality of eggs and sperm.

The IVF process requires a lot of money, many expenses arise from the examination to the successful embryo transfer. The main fees include egg induction fee, embryo culture fee, embryo testing and embryo freezing.
Some tests, such as testing for fetal chromosome pairs to screen for birth defects, are offered as an additional service if the couple needs it.
People infected with hepatitis B can have an in vitro fertilization (IVF) test. However, to limit the infection, couples need to have a medical examination before doing IVF. In addition, couples should choose a reputable site with good expertise to do IVF to increase the likelihood of successful embryo transfer.

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