Patient's question:
Hello!I have a question to ask for advice. My wife was hospitalized on June 4th this year due to an ectopic pregnancy. She had her left fallopian tube removed, and her postoperative recovery has been good so far. The doctor said it would take about half a year, around 7 to 8 months, before she could get pregnant again.
After discharge, my wife took Chinese medicine for half a month to regulate her body. Later, following the doctor's advice, she received anti-inflammatory injections for a few days each time she had her period. The specific injection dates were September 3rd to September 7th, October 3rd to October 5th, and November 3rd to November 5th. These were also the dates of her periods. The medications she was injected with were penicillin, ampicillin, and metronidazole.
Doctor's answer:
If you have plans to get pregnant in the near future, it is best to visit the hospital for a series of pre-pregnancy tests to rule out all factors that may be unfavorable for pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy preparations, including the following tests, should be done before conception:1. Female Pre-pregnancy Tests:
- Routine hematological tests
- Syphilis serology and HIV testing
- Measles antibody testing
- Hepatitis B testing
- Cervical smear test
- Pre-natal health check
2. Male Pre-pregnancy Tests:
- The most important test for men is a semen analysis
- Problems in the male urinary and reproductive system can have a significant impact on the next generation, making this private area examination indispensable
- For those who haven’t had a physical examination or a pre-marital health check for several years, tests for infectious diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV are also necessary
- The doctor will also inquire in detail about the examinee’s and family members’ past reproductive health history, including any diseases previously diagnosed and their treatments. Special attention should be paid to mental illnesses and genetic disorders. If necessary, chromosomal and blood type tests may also be required.
Pre-pregnancy preparations:
- Start taking folic acid three months before pregnancy
- Both partners should quit smoking and drinking alcohol
- Maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid overwork and staying up late
- Avoid exposure to toxic and harmful substances.