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IVF STD Testing & Pre-Pregnancy STD Testing

If you’re ready to start a family, STD testing is an important first step for a number of reasons. Certain STDs can affect your fertility or cause complications in pregnancy, whilst some may harm your baby. If you’re receiving IVF, many providers require STD screens to be completed before you begin your treatment.

Many STDs go undiagnosed for long periods of time, especially if they are symptomless. Some may have been caught prior to your current relationship. Luckily, Your Sexual Health has a wide range of pre-pregnancy STD tests that can provide you with the peace of mind and certification that you need to start your journey

Recommended IVF STD Testing

Some IVF clinics may only require that you are tested against one or two STDs before undergoing treatment. The most common STD that is tested for in these instances is chlamydia, and we can test against chlamydia on its own or alongside gonorrhoea. We can also carry out individual tests against HIV should these be required. If you require any other tests not included, why not visit our Private STD Testing page which has a full range of tests?

From £70.00

Tests For

Chlamydia Gonorrhoea

Accurate from 14 days

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Turnaround time 2 days

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Home Test & Home Visit available

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HIV 1&2/p24 Antigen

Blood Sample
From £70.00

Tests For

HIV

Accurate from 28 days

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Turnaround time 1 day

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Home Test & Home Visit available

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Comprehensive IVF STD Testing Packages

Our IVF STD Screens allow you to diagnose multiple conditions using the same sample and all come with a certificate of results. These products have been put together based on the common requests from both private and NHS IVF providers in the UK and overseas. Click on the More Details icon to find out more information on each test or contact our customer services team for advice.

Please note: Should you require any particular screens that aren’t included in our standard IVF profiles, please get in touch with our specialist team and we will be able to create a custom profile for your needs.

Comprehensive IVF Screen

Blood Sample
Urine Sample
£395.00

Tests For

Chlamydia Gardnerella Vaginalis Gonorrhoea Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV
Mycoplasma Syphilis Trichomonas Vaginalis Ureaplasma Herpes Simplex I/II (Current Infection)

Accurate from 28 days

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Turnaround time 5 days

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Peace of Mind IVF Screen

Blood Sample
Urine Sample
£295.00

Tests For

Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Hepatitis B Hepatitis C
HIV Syphilis Herpes Simplex I/II (Past Infection)

Accurate from 28 days

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Turnaround time 2 days

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Standard IVF Screen

Urine Sample
£265.00

Tests For

Chlamydia Gardnerella Vaginalis Gonorrhoea Mycoplasma
Trichomonas Vaginalis Ureaplasma Herpes Simplex I/II (Current Infection)

Accurate from 28 days

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Turnaround time 3 days

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Booking Your IVF & Pre-Pregnancy STD Test

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1. Choose Your IVF or Pre-Pregnancy STD Test

Select the test and book an appointment at one of our 100+ clinics nationwide. If you can’t see the test you’re looking for, call us on 0161 660 2599.

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2. Deposit Your Sample

Once we’ve confirmed your appointment, simply arrive at the clinic to deposit your sample. If you need a certificate, bring some form of photo ID.

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3. Laboratory Testing

We’ll then send your sample for testing at one of our UK laboratories. Once we receive your results we’ll notify you via your preferred contact method.

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4. Receiving Your Pre-Pregnancy STD Test Result

We’ll provide you with a certificate for your results to take to your IVF consultant. If any results are positive you can receive treatment.

IVF & Pre-Pregnancy STD Testing Advice

Whether you’re receiving IVF treatment at home or abroad, it’s normal to be asked to get tested for a range of STDs before you begin treatment. The tests that you take will often depend on the consultant or provider that you choose. We offer a range of sexual health tests that allow you to diagnose multiple conditions using the same sample. We’ll then give you certification to take to your IVF provider in order to satisfy their needs.

Should your results return positive for any of the STDs tested we can arrange a prescription through our partner medical organisation. You can then get a retest so that your results return negative and you have the correct certificate. If you have any questions about our service or want to know more about how we can help, please feel free to get in touch with us.

Pre-Pregnancy & IVF Testing FAQs

To help ensure that you choose the right test for you and to help you understand whether you should get tested read our FAQs below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our team who will be happy to help.

No, STD tests cannot detect pregnancy. Whilst the same samples are used in pregnancy and STD tests (urine and blood), the tests are conducted separately. If you’d like a blood or urine test to confirm pregnancy, please consult your GP.

Women are recommended to test for a number of STDs before or during pregnancy that could cause harm to the baby or herself if left untreated. These include HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis when testing through the NHS. However, we’d recommend undergoing a Comprehensive Screen to test for all STDs, as many STDs not tested for through the NHS could cause birth and pregnancy complications.

Being asked to complete an STD test before you embark on your IVF journey is completely normal. Consultants and providers often ask as standard procedure in order to protect both you and your baby, and also to ensure there is nothing in the way which may prevent the treatment from being a success.

Many sexually transmitted infections can reduce fertility or increase the risk of ectopic pregnancies or miscarriage. These must be taken care of before IVF treatment begins. Others could be passed on to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth and carry a risk to the child and therefore have to be managed.

On some occasions, your partner may also be required to undergo testing. This is to ensure that no sexually transmitted infections can be passed on to you or the baby throughout the IVF process.

There are a number of sexually transmitted infections which could impact your ability to get pregnant. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) if they go untreated for a long period of time. This can cause scarring in the womb and fallopian tubes, which can both prevent pregnancy or cause ectopic pregnancies to occur.

Although some are more damaging than others, all STIs have the ability to cause problems when trying for a baby and during pregnancy. Below is a rundown of how the key STDs can have a negative effect.

Gonorrhoea

A mother that has untreated gonorrhoea whilst pregnant has a heightened risk of miscarriage. At birth, the child is at a heightened risk of catching a serious blood infection, joint infection or even blindness.

Chlamydia

As well as having the potential to cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can impact your ability to get pregnant, chlamydia can increase the risk of miscarriage and preterm delivery. If passed on to the child, it may develop an eye infection (conjunctivitis) or a lung infection (pneumonia).

Syphilis

Syphilis is easily passed on during pregnancy and can be extremely dangerous to your unborn child. It can cause serious infections which may be fatal and will often cause the baby to be delivered prematurely. Infected infants that survive may develop a range of long-term health complications

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis is a liver infection that can be transmitted to a baby via the placenta. The infected newborn can then become a carrier of the disease which can have serious long-term health implications.

Herpes

Herpes is perfectly safe until the baby is ready to be delivered. If the mother is having a herpes outbreak then a caesarian may be performed in order to prevent the virus from from spreading to the child. Herpes can be fatal for newborn children, including when kissing them if cold sores are present around the mouth.

HIV

Thanks to advances in medication HIV can be suppressed in a way that it will not be passed on to your baby during pregnancy. However, HIV can go undiagnosed for many years so it’s important that you know you have it and you’re receiving treatment before trying for a baby otherwise the consequences can be serious for your child.

Mycoplasma Genitalium

This is not always tested for on the NHS, but Mycoplasma Genitalium can have a similar impact to chlamydia if left untreated for a long period. Mycoplasma genitalium increases the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease which can cause damage to the womb and fallopian tubes.

Ureaplasma

Ureaplasma is a bacteria found in the vagina of many women. They can cause a number of complications during pregnancy and may be linked to preterm births.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is rarely tested as part of routine NHS screening. It can increase the risk of preterm pregnancy and on rare occasions be passed to your baby at birth.

The impact an STD will have on pregnancy depends on a number of relevant factors. On many occasions, you’ll be treated for a sexually transmitted infection and the diagnosis will have no overall impact. However, each person is different. Some factors which are important include: 

What STD it is – each one is different. Some may carry a greater risk of infertility, others may cause lasting damage, whilst some may be untreatable and require lifelong management.

How long you’ve had it – if you’ve been infected for a long time it’s going to be a greater risk to fertility. This is why regular testing is always advisable.

Has it caused damage to your reproductive organs? – some STIs can have long-term effects that include pelvic inflammatory disease. This can scar your womb and fallopian tube meaning pregnancy becomes difficult.

Is it a lifelong condition? – conditions like HIV require careful planning and treatment when trying for a baby to ensure that the virus doesn’t pass to the baby. Pregnancy is still possible.

A miscarriage is an extremely emotional and stressful time for all concerned. Whilst STD tests won’t definitively tell you why you lost your baby they can help you gain some clarity as part of an overall medical investigation. There is a range of sexually transmitted infections that can go undiagnosed, but still, cause problems. Our pre-pregnancy profiles test for all potentially problematic infections.