Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Is it necessary to do the second trimester screening for Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Currently, the triple screen test measures the concentration of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) in a pregnant woman's blood, and combines the pregnant woman's age to precisely calculate the risk of each pregnant woman carrying a fetus with Down syndrome. Therefore, from the perspective of eugenics, the triple screen test is necessary. The condition you described may be caused by mastitis and requires treatment such as antibiotics, compression, massage, and heat application. If the effect is not good, drainage surgery may be performed. Eat more whole grains, beans, and vegetables, control the intake of animal protein, and pay attention to supplementing appropriate trace elements.