Patient's question:
Is amniocentesis accurate for determining gender? How long does it take to perform at least? I just want to know, through amniocentesis, how long does it take to know the baby's gender very accurately?Doctor's answer:
Hello! It is very easy to determine the gender of the baby through amniocentesis if you follow the specified time. However, please pay close attention: amniocentesis is performed under ultrasound guidance, where a needle is inserted through the abdominal skin tissue into the uterus to extract amniotic fluid for testing. The baby grows in the amniotic fluid, and if it is not handled properly and causes contamination of the amniotic fluid, it is generally irreparable. Amniocentesis is usually used for special tests, such as checking for fetal abnormalities. If you simply want to know the gender of the child, there is no need to do this.