Patient's question:
I am 29 years old this year, and my husband and I are planning to have a baby. A friend of mine said she had a thorough check-up for the five pre-natal tests at that time. I would like to understand in detail what the five pre-natal tests are?Doctor's answer:
The five items of eugenics and healthy development refer to TORCH, which stands for T (Toxoplasma gondii), O (other infections such as Treponema pallidum), R (rubella virus), C (cytomegalovirus), and H (herpes simplex virus). It is generally recommended to conduct a thorough examination 3-6 months before pregnancy. If the results show IgG positivity, it indicates a past infection and does not require treatment. If IgM is positive, it suggests a recent infection and needs to be treated first.After infection (TORCH) in women, there are usually no symptoms, but if pregnancy occurs, it can lead to miscarriage, fetal malformations, premature birth, or intrauterine fetal death.