What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy When Suffering From PCOD?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

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Question : I am male and of age 32 years(DOB 6th april 1982) , my wife(18jan 1987) married for 5 years , we are planing for a baby and before we plan we would like to know what kinds of tests we should do to ensure we both are fit for having a baby
and which verifies/increase chances of conceiving. Kindly suggest all the tests which we should undergo to ensure timely healthy conceiving of a baby.
by the help of these tests we wanted to ensure if we need to take any precautions/actions to keep our body fit or are we capable of conceiving a healthy baby.My wife has suffered with PCOD and she has irregular mensuration periods , her periods exercise regularly and takes care of her health properly. Please ensure to provide list of tests which we should do. Kindly assist ?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
tests advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir thanks for trusting health care magic.
Good to see your concern and wish you all the best.
Tests for your wife - Comolete blood counts,TSH, AMH, Serum prolaction, fasting blood sugar, ultrasound on day 2 of her periods.
Tests for you - TSH, Fasting blood sugar and semen analysis.
Get following tests done and then we can discuss the reports.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (58 minutes later)

Hi Mam , Thanks for the prompt response , my wife is already having afore mentioned tests on a an affordable rates from her current employer , can you please kindly suggest would these test suffice or she need to get some more tests done apart from all these mentioned below ?

Haemoglobin
Packed Cell Volume
MCHC, MCV, MCH
WBC. Differential Count
Peripheral Smear
RBC, ESR
Platelet Count
Lipid Profile
Total Cholesterol
HDL
LDL
VLDL
Triglycerides
Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
Chest X Ray
Serum Calcium
Blood sugar Fasting
TSH ( Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Urine Routine & Microscopy
PAP Smear for women
ECG
Ultrasound - Pelvis
Gynecologist Consultation

Since i am unable to understand these medical terms , i would expect you to help me if anything is missing as per your suggesion. Kindly assist/suggest ?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
prolactin levels

Detailed Answer:
Serum prolactin levels also need to be done.
Rest all tests are already there.
You also get your tests done.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar