In preparation for the in vitro fertilization procedure, tests are required to determine the state of health. These include tests for hepatitis. If one of the test results turns out to be positive, do not panic and give up your cherished dream of having a baby. These diseases are not contraindications to pregnancy. You should consult a hepatologist to confirm the diagnosis and consult on the subject of further action. The clinic for reproductive medicine K + 31 employs professionals in IVF and pregnancy support with viral hepatitis.
Eco and hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is indeed a serious problem and a dangerous disease for a pregnant woman. The process of carrying a child is a great burden on the liver, and if it is affected by such hepatitis B, then this can manifest itself in the form of complications, such as:
- severe pregnancy;
- premature birth;
- early gestosis;
- postpartum hemorrhage.
Before starting the IVF procedure, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment and relieve the acute phase of the disease. Further stages of in vitro fertilization are the same as in healthy women. After follicular puncture, the eggs undergo a stage of processing, during which they are "washed" from viruses, including hepatitis B.
The likelihood of a child getting hepatitis B virus during pregnancy directly depends on how high the viral load (how much it is in the woman's blood). Therefore, the task of the hepatologist observing the pregnant woman is to control the indicators. There are a number of drugs that can significantly reduce stress without harming the fetus.
A baby can become infected during childbirth. So that the virus, even if it is transmitted to the child, does not receive further development, that is, it does not develop into real viral hepatitis, doctors immediately vaccinate against hepatitis B. In addition, special immunoglobulins are introduced that prevent the development of the disease. This means that the IVF procedure for viral hepatitis B makes it possible to give birth to an absolutely healthy child.
Eco and hepatitis C
A feature of hepatitis C is its chronic course with mild symptoms. A positive test does not necessarily indicate the presence of disease. More often than not, only that a person is a carrier of the disease. In the presence of the hepatitis C virus in a woman, the IVF procedure is quite possible.
The hepatitis C virus does not cross the placental barrier and is transmitted to a child in extremely rare cases. When receiving eggs, the virus is present in the accompanying biological fluids. Before being placed in the fertilization medium, the sex cells are thoroughly "washed". Already at the first stage of filtration, a virus is detected only in 20% of cases, and at the last stage it is not detected at all.
Sequential "washing" of germ cells in the process of their development in different environments reduces the concentration of the virus in the genetic material and the IVF procedure protects embryos from the hepatitis C virus in the follicular fluid.
The filtration process itself is absolutely safe for embryos and oocytes.
If hepatitis B or C is found in a man, then the in vitro fertilization procedure is carried out by the ICSI method - one sperm is injected into the egg.
To avoid infection during pregnancy after the IVF procedure, the following rules should be strictly observed:
- exclude casual sex;
- be attentive to your health;
- if possible, do not resort to procedures associated with medical instruments;
- refuse to visit manicure and tattoo parlors.
Doctors of the clinic for reproductive medicine K + 31 are guided by the following principles of IVF for viral hepatitis:
- use of modern test systems and expert class equipment;
- an integrated approach to solving problems;
- the experience of our specialists;
- respect for the health of women and the unborn child.
A positive test result for the presence of hepatitis B or C virus is not a contraindication to IVF. Don't give up on your cherished dream. Together with the K + 31 clinic, you can become happy parents.
Choosing professional help, a woman will save herself from the negative consequences of her own treatment.
