What Are The Tests To Be Done While Trying To Conceive?

Posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015

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Question : Hello Doctor,

Am 33 years old and we are planning ti have a baby, but before that i would want to make a health checkup in that front. Please do let me know what is the type of physician should i be aproaching fir this. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
consult gynecologist with your wife

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX

In general for healthy, non smoker, non drinking man no specific check up is required for planning a baby.

Following investigations may be done:

- Blood group of couple(to check chances of future RH incompatibility) doctor would explain more about the same.

- Tests for Thalassemia minor

- Complete blood count and blood sugar for routine health check up

- Semen analysis if needed.

Gynecologist in general is the best doctor to consult for this purpose. After detail history of couple he/she may advise necessary check up.

All the best.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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