What to check for in preparation for pregnancy in your 30s and 40s

30-40 years old to prepare for pregnancy check routine examination, as well as men and women of their respective specialty examination.
1. Routine examination: both husband and wife should have blood pressure, blood sugar, liver and kidney function, blood routine, urine routine, thyroid function, electrocardiogram and other examinations. TORCH five tests are also needed to rule out syphilis, AIDS, hepatitis B and other infectious diseases.
2. Female specialist examination: gynecological physical examination, vaginal secretion examination to rule out the presence of pelvic and reproductive tract inflammation. Sex hormone test can determine whether there is any abnormality of sex hormone. Gynecological ultrasound can find out whether there is any abnormality of the uterus and adnexa. Cervical cancer screening can rule out cervical lesions. Tubal patency test is also necessary.
3. Male specialist examination: the male partner can be examined according to his own situation. Routine semen examination includes sperm survival rate, sperm motility, sperm count, general traits, sperm morphology and so on. Urological examination mainly checks the seminal vesicles, testicles, prostate, epididymis, or the presence of cryptorchidism or orchitis.
Preparation for pregnancy before childbearing suggests further consultation with a family planning specialist with a view to having a healthy baby.