Patient's question:
Patient Gender: Lin LinDetailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: Married for one year without pregnancy, all tests normal. Due to my husband's age being relatively older (43 years old), is there still a chance to get pregnant? What preparations should I make?
Other: Where can I buy Linkar in Shenzhen? What is its main function?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The items for pre-pregnancy health checks are similar to our regular health checks, and the number of items can vary.The following explains a few important items:
General Blood Count (CBC)
This test can determine the level of hemoglobin and identify anemia, allowing for early treatment. It also provides platelet counts.
Platelets are related to blood clotting, and childbirth involves some bleeding. Therefore, individuals with platelet issues should be treated before becoming pregnant.
This test can also measure the size of red blood cells (MCV). The Han Chinese population has a high prevalence of thalassemia carriers. Thalassemia carriers have smaller red blood cells, with an MCV below 80. This is an inherited genetic disorder, and only children with both parents as carriers will be affected.
Therefore, if the expectant mother has an MCV below 80, the expectant father must also have a blood test. If both have an MCV below 80, further tests such as blood electrophoresis and DNA analysis may be required. If only one has an MCV below 80, there is no need to worry.
This is a genetic disorder that can be diagnosed prenatally, so the incidence of thalassemia in newborns has significantly decreased in recent years. Thus, the General Blood Count (CBC) can be considered a cost-effective test with very important results. Regarding dietary influence, there are no specific restrictions—just proper and proactive nutritional support is sufficient.