Pretreatment Screenings and Preparations for IVF

In preparation for in vitro fertilization treatments, patients typically undergo an evaluation and consultation with their health care provider, along with a series of tests and screenings. Among them are infectious disease screenings to identify and address current diseases in patients and their partners. “Tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis A and B, gonorrhea and chlamydia are performed on the patient and their partner or sperm donor, as well as an egg donor or surrogate, if applicable,” said Jordan Rush, M.D., OBGYN at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group.

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