Patient's question:
I got divorced from my husband just one year ago, and we are planning to get pregnant this year. Before getting pregnant, we need to undergo a few pre-natal health checks. What are the items included in the pre-natal health checks?Doctor's answer:
What you need to do is a pre-pregnancy health check, which typically includes blood tests, urine tests, infectious diseases, liver and kidney function, blood type, thyroid function, TORCH, initial screening for thalassemia, electrocardiogram, ultrasound, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, etc. For women, it is recommended to further undergo a vaginal discharge test and cervical cancer screening. Men can also have a semen quality assessment.Recommendation: Many community hospitals in your area can provide pre-pregnancy health checks, and they often offer them at half price under the national policy. You can visit your local community hospital for more information.