Patient's question:
Did you make an appointment for amniocentesis at the Provincial People's Hospital? Our doctor here said that there are risks involved in amniocentesis, and it may very likely cause a miscarriage. This is my first pregnancy, so I want to ask if the risk is high?Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: To have an amniocentesis at the Provincial Hospital, an appointment is required, usually scheduled for the 18th. For specific details, you can call to inquire. The risk of miscarriage caused by amniocentesis is 1 in 1000, and it is generally not a problem. However, since it is an invasive procedure, it should be carefully considered.Advice: Prenatal diagnosis through amniocentesis is typically performed between 16 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. If you are a first-time mother, you may need prenatal diagnosis if you are over 35 years old, have been exposed to high levels of radiation or teratogenic drugs in early pregnancy, are a carrier of sex-linked genetic diseases, or have a history of consanguineous marriage, among other factors. I don’t know why you are considering it.