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If you are planning to conceive, it is recommended that you seek support from your obstetrician/gynecologist(OBGYN) to prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
There is a difference between regular check-ups and exams for pre-conception. While they are similar in that both are meant to take care of your health, tests for trying to conceive can offer more information. In other words, even for couples who didn’t have problems during pregnancy, you can still discuss medical facts about health problems that could occur during pregnancy and get information on lesser-known facts before conceiving. Therefore, it is important to visit your OBGYN together for counseling and testing before trying to conceive, even if you’re healthy.
Pre-conception genetic counseling helps expectant mothers prepare for pregnancy by providing them with sufficient information about the genetic diseases of the couple and their families. If there is a genetic disorder in your family or you have given birth to a child with a birth defect, it is recommended that you get genetic counseling before becoming pregnant. Pre-conception genetic counseling provides information regarding any genetic disorders of the couple or family members about the risk of occurrence or recurrence of a genetic disorder in the couple’s family, depending on the type of disorder. Additionally, by doing in vitro fertilization(IVF), you can use preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD) to test for any genetic abnormalities. It also helps understand and prepare in advance the possibility of any genetic disorder in your unborn baby, and tests for fetal genetic disorders during pregnancy.
Pre-conception care means providing basic counseling and examinations before pregnancy to ensure the health of the pregnant woman and the safety of the fetus, followed by relevant tests and counseling and caring regarding the past medical history of a specific disorder. Trying to conceive in advance is beneficial for both the couple and the fetus.
Pre-conception care includes pregnancy history, family medical history, past medical history, medication history, diet and lifestyle, social history, and vaccinations –- all of which are important topics for consultation. An expectant mother may undergo a gynecological examination, ultrasound examination, etc., and depending on her individual, the OBGYN may ask additional questions or conduct additional tests.
After consulting with your doctor, you will be asked to decide whether to proceed with the following tests.
Women who plan to conceive should inform their OBGYN in advance of any health conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, surgery, medication, drinking, and smoking, to get help. Couples who have experienced the birth of a child with a birth defect or who have a family member with a genetic disaster should also undergo additional examinations before becoming pregnant.
(Source : Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics 6th Edition)
I'm planning to have a sleep endoscopy. When is the best time to get pregnant after the test?
It usually takes 6-7 days from the time the sperm enters the egg to implant in the uterus. Even if you try to get pregnant immediately after an endoscopy, the anesthesia or other drugs used during the endoscopy are unlikely to affect the implanted embryo.