Examination of a man before conception: a list of necessary tests

The health of a child's future depends on the health of the woman who is carrying the child. In most cases, it is considered that the issue of maternal health is the main one in the matter of the health of the unborn child.

At the same time, the health of the man, the future father, also plays an important role in the development of the child's body. That is why a man's examination before conception is necessary to the same extent as a woman's examination.

In the process of examining a man, various diseases that can affect the baby's health are revealed, a course of treatment of these diseases is prescribed.

The first doctor to visit a man is a urologist who will identify diseases that can be sexually transmitted and cause a woman's illness. In addition, the doctor will identify diseases that are transmitted genetically. To identify the diseases the doctor will offer the man to take a number of necessary tests and undergo the necessary examinations.

When a urologist discovers any abnormalities in the structure of the prostate gland during examination or if the man has symptoms that make it possible to suspect problems with the prostate( pain in the perineum, discomfort during urination, frequent urge to go to the toilet, etc.), it is necessary to carry outa number of analyzes of the secretion of the prostate.

The secretion of the gland is released from the urethra during a massage, collected in a test tube or on a glass and delivered to the laboratory. Usually this is microscopy and seeding of the prostate secretion.

The microscopy of the secretion of this gland gives information about the presence or absence of the inflammatory process in the gland, as well as its functioning. Sowing the secret allows you to identify bacteria that are in the gland and can cause its inflammation.

This information is indispensable in the appointment of treatment for acute or chronic prostatitis, because it allows you to select an adequate and effective treatment for the particular form of the disease that occurs in this case.

For the detection of diseases not associated with the reproductive system, a man needs to undergo a consultation with the therapist. During the examination, men can identify diseases transmitted at the genetic level. If the detected diseases can pose a certain danger to the health of the future baby, the man will be prescribed a course of treatment. In some cases, during the examination of a man, the question of the possibility of paternity will be decided.

It is usually recommended to pass a general blood test to determine the blood group, Rh factor, blood test for HIV and venereal diseases, hepatitis B and C, genital infections.

To determine the possibility of conception, a spermogram is prescribed. According to the spermogram, the structure, motility of spermatozoids are studied and a conclusion is drawn about the work of the reproductive system as a whole.

If a man is diagnosed with infertility during the examination, the spermogram will help to determine how infertility is treatable, help in prescribing treatment methods and determine their effectiveness.

Planning pregnancy for men

All parents want to have a strong and healthy baby. That is why the topic of pregnancy planning is very relevant today. But it's not just about training a woman. Plenty of role is also played by pregnancy planning for men.

When to start pregnancy planning for men?

Naturally, the sooner, the better, but it should be no less than three months before conception. This is the time it takes for the sperm to completely renew.

What should a man give up when planning a pregnancy?

• Do not smoke or drink alcohol. Smoking and alcohol significantly reduce spermatogenesis, so your attempts to conceive a child can be unsuccessful. In addition, these substances have a toxic effect on sperm, which affects its quality.
• Limit yourself from possible exposure to X-rays, work with toxic substances and pesticides.
• Do not visit the baths, saunas, do not take hot baths and vice versa do not temper.
• Do not wear narrow and synthetic underwear.

How to start pregnancy planning for men?

• Walk to the doctor. The doctor will tell you what tests the man should take in planning pregnancy and on what urological infections to be examined. It will help to identify and treat all chronic diseases that lie in the body in the form of hidden sources of infections.
• Properly eat. Try to avoid food containing preservatives and other regular supplements.
• Strengthen health by sports. Doing sports will never prevent, and in preparation for conception, only help to achieve the desired result.

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