Planning to get pregnant?
If you’re considering starting a family, then its time to think about Pre-conception screening!
Pre-conception screening is a comprehensive and holistic assessment of your pre-existing health and lifestyle – these are important factors that can influence the safety and success of your pregnancy, as well as the health of your unborn child.
Below are some of the routine tests that are recommended for women and men who are planning for a pregnancy.
Pre-conception Screening:
Women’s | Men’s |
| Pre and post test consult | Pre and post test consult |
| History and physical examination | History and physical examination |
| Blood pressure | Blood pressure |
| Blood tests: Full blood count | Blood tests: Full blood count |
| Blood tests: ABO blood grouping | Blood tests: ABO blood grouping |
| Thalassemia screening | Thalassemia screening |
| Hepatitis B screening | Hepatitis B screening |
| Syphilis screening | Syphilis screening |
| HIV screening | HIV screening |
| Rubella screening | – |
It is important to consult your doctor if you intend to start a family. Your doctor will conduct a detailed discussion and physical examination, and perform some essential blood tests and swab tests, to prepare you for pregnancy.
Depending on the results of your tests, your doctor will recommend the necessary medications or vaccinations, and provide important tips on maximizing your fertility and ensuring a smooth and healthy pregnancy.
Fertility Screening for men and women are also available in our Partner’s clinics.
Need a Female Doctor?
Having Women’s Health concerns? lease visit us or contact us at our GP Plus Clinics in Singapore. We are open on weekends too. For more information, please visit DTAP Clinic website, www.dtapclinic.com or email them at hello@dtapclinic.com.sg
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Hi i would like to ask abt the fertility test. We have tryung for 6 months and not successful. I m 39 and my hubby to be is 44 years old. Wat tests shall we go for and at what stage do we come for testing, after menses as i travel frequently. Tks