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Get Support for Fertility Testing and Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy!

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Created: 2024-11-05

Created: 2024-11-05 13:50

Couples planning to get married and have children will all dream of having a healthy baby. However, getting pregnant is not as easy as you might think. To have a healthy baby, it is important to check the health status of both partners. Fortunately, the government is implementing a program to support the cost of fertility tests for couples preparing for pregnancy. In this article, we will provide detailed information and application methods for the fertility test cost support program.

Why are fertility tests necessary?

Fertility tests are necessary for both men and women. For women, it is possible to increase the possibility of pregnancy by checking ovarian function and uterine condition, and for men, it is possible to evaluate the fertilization ability by checking the quality of sperm.

Information that can be obtained through fertility tests

  • Women: Confirmation of the presence or absence of diseases such as ovarian dysfunction, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Men: Evaluation of sperm quality by checking sperm count, motility, and morphology

What is the Fertility Test Cost Support Program?

The Fertility Test Cost Support Program is a government support program that provides financial assistance to couples who wish to get pregnant. For women, it covers the costs of ovarian function tests and gynecological ultrasound examinations, and for men, it covers the costs of semen analysis.

Target beneficiaries: Cohabiting couples and prospective couples who wish to get pregnant

Support amount: Up to 130,000 won for women, up to 50,000 won for men

How to apply?

There are two main ways to apply for the fertility test cost support program.

Application for Fertility Testing Support

Application for Fertility Testing Support

1. Application by visiting the local public health center: Visit your local public health center and submit the necessary documents to apply.
2. Online application through e-health center: Apply online through the e-health center website.

Required documents: Application form, personal information consent form, resident registration certificate, etc. (For details, please contact the public health center)

Precautions

  • Participating medical institutions: You must check the medical institutions participating in the fertility test cost support program, make a reservation, and then visit.
  • Self-pay: You may have to pay a portion of the examination fee yourself.
  • Others: Duplicate support is not possible with similar programs such as infertility testing cost support.

Questions?

  • Q. When is it best to get a fertility test?
    • A. It is best to take it at least 3 months before planning to become pregnant.
  • Q. Does the fertility test hurt?
    • A. It depends on the test method, but most are simple tests and there is no significant pain.
  • Q. What should I do if the fertility test results are not good?
    • A. Depending on the results, it is best to consult with a specialist and receive appropriate treatment.

In closing

The first step towards having a healthy baby is a fertility test. We hope that you will be able to get tested without burden through the government's fertility test cost support program and prepare for a healthy pregnancy.

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