Patient's question:
.98 I am a pregnant woman carrying twins. During my screening for Down syndrome, the test report indicated a 21-trisomy risk (21-Trisomy) of 1:290, which is considered borderline. What does this mean? I am 12 weeks pregnant. I have asked my doctor, and they said that with twin pregnancy, it is not possible to detect any issues with the babies, and amniocentesis is not recommended at this time because it carries significant risks. Should I consider an amniocentesis?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello! The screening risk value for Down syndrome is only for reference and is not absolute. Advice: If there is a borderline risk, it is important to consider family history, genetic history, etc. Amniocentesis is relatively accurate, but twins do carry risks. You can initially avoid amniocentesis and proceed with regular prenatal check-ups. Wishing you health and happiness!