Patient's question:
I am 23 years old this year, without a history of genetic diseases, do I have to undergo an amniocentesis procedure? Is my risk of Down syndrome really high?Doctor's answer:
Although there is no family history, the risk from the Down syndrome screening is indeed very high, at 1/50, with the cutoff value being 1/250, so it is necessary to perform amniocentesis. Guidelines: 1. Down syndrome screening is not a diagnostic method but an assessment of risk. 2. Because Down syndrome infants have chromosomal abnormalities and congenital idiocy, which would impose a heavy burden on the family if born, it is best to undergo amniocentesis for diagnosis.