Hi, I got my Montoux test done whicChatDoctore positive. my GP in UK said a blood test is needed to confirm . Blood test is now positive but I dont have any symptoms of TB. I am scheduled for IVF treatment sometime from June to Aug. Could there be a possibility that the doctors in UK may postpone the IVF Treatment until they completely kill TB. They have not shared with me what kind of TB I have or even if I have latent TB or any other advanced TB? Query is - does by any chance if I got TB then would it interfere with IVF?
You would need to postpone IVF if you have TB and receive treatment. At the minimum you have latent TB or a past exposure. They may get a chest X-ray and sputum tests to see if it is active or if there is evidence for a previous infection. The treatment for TB (both latent and active TB are treated) entails several antibiotics for a prolonged period, so you would not want to be carrying a child during that time. Additionally, pregnancy makes you more susceptible to infection, so even if its latent TB, pregnancy might allow it to become active. So you do need to wait and be sure the TB is cleared from your system before you do IVF. Hope this helps.