Patient's question:
At 35, is it necessary to have an amniocentesis if the prenatal screening indicates an age-related high risk? Urgent! At 17 weeks of pregnancy, the prenatal screening results showed an age-related high risk. The results were: AFP 51.10, corrected MOM 1.22 (0.4-2.5), HCGβ 20.05, corrected MOM 1.37 (0.3-2.5). The risk value for trisomy 21 syndrome was 1:1400. Normal reference values:Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: The older the age, the higher the risk of chromosomal diseases in the fetus. Your Down syndrome screening results show low risk for all chromosomal diseases, so you can rest assured and do not need an amniocentesis.Advice: Take your Down syndrome screening report to the hospital for genetic counseling. Regularly visit the hospital for prenatal check-ups to monitor the fetus's development. Strengthen nutrition during pregnancy, engage in moderate exercise, and ensure adequate sleep. Most importantly, maintain a positive and cheerful mood.
Doctor's inquiry: What were the results of your last ultrasound examination? Is this your first pregnancy?