Patient's question:
Hello, I am a woman, and I am 35 years old this year. I actively responded to the national policy encouraging the second child. When I had a thorough examination in the hospital, I found that the 21-trisomy screening for the six-month-old fetus was high. Is it necessary to have an abortion for the child? Or do I need to wait for a period of time for further observation before considering an abortion?Doctor's answer:
At six months of pregnancy, if the results of the Down syndrome screening indicate an elevated risk for trisomy 21, it means the fetus has a higher risk of developing Down syndrome. Although this test only assesses the level of risk and cannot provide a definitive diagnosis, a high risk is still considered dangerous. In this case, it is recommended that you wait for about a week and then have another test at a different hospital. If the results still show a high risk, further diagnosis can be conducted through amniocentesis.