Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? What tests should be done during the 16th week prenatal check-up?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy check-up at week 16, the most important item is the Down syndrome screening. When undergoing Down syndrome screening, you must refrain from eating and drinking after 12:00 AM the previous day, and come to the hospital on the next morning on an empty stomach for the examination. Additionally, the check-up is also related to the menstrual cycle, weight, height, accurate gestational age, and fetal size. It is best to consult the doctor for other preparatory steps before the examination.The occurrence of gynecological diseases not only affects a woman's life but can also lead to the development of gynecological conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to visit the gynecology department of the hospital for a vaginal examination. After identifying the cause, symptomatic treatment should be administered. In daily life, it is important to drink more water and pay attention to personal hygiene.