Pre-cycle screening
from the fertility booklet The A.R.T. of Fertility: A patient guide
by the Fertility & IVF Center of Miami
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The pre-cycle evaluation is an essential part of the IVF process that can identify factors, which may contribute to a poor outcome. All testing on both members of the couple must be completed in preparation for a cycle of treatment. Once the screening is completed you will meet with your physician to discuss the results and their impact in your treatment. The following is a list of the basic evaluation:
| Female Testing | Male Testing |
| HIV | HIV |
| Hepatitis panel | Hepatitis panel |
| Varicella antibodies | Semen Analysis |
| Rubella antibodies | Antisperm Antibody |
| FSH, LH, and Estradiol on the 3rd day of menses | Cystic Fibrosis |
| Hysteroscopy or hysterosalpingogram | Karyotype (chromosome analysis) |
| Cervical cultures | |
| Blood group and Rh factor | |
| Cystic Fibrosis | |
| Karyotype (chromosome analysis) |
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