Patient's question:
My cousin is slightly intellectually disabled. Although he has a wife now, he is worried about whether this condition might be inherited across generations. Now, his wife is pregnant and about to give birth. The doctor recommended that it would be better to do a Down syndrome screening. How great is the risk associated with the results of this Down syndrome screening?Doctor's answer:
The Down syndrome screening is a necessary and thorough examination for pregnant women during pregnancy. Based on its examination results, the likelihood of the fetus suffering from Down syndrome can be inferred. The Down syndrome screening requires testing through the pregnant woman's blood, so it is impossible to determine the level of risk before the examination results are available. Moreover, the Down syndrome screening is only a reference value. If you are not reassured, you can undergo amniocentesis for further examination.