How to Differentiate Between Amniotic Fluid and Vaginal Discharge?
How can amniotic fluid be distinguished from discharge? Hello Doctor: 1. I am currently over eight months pregnant. Sometimes I feel a little liquid flowing from my lower body, or I may not feel anything at all. At times, I notice that my underwear is dry but appears white. Sin...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: 1. Please come for a consultation, where we will perform an ultrasound, a pelvic examination, and use amniotic fluid test strips for evaluation. 2. If left untreated, there is a risk of bacterial infection, which could potentially lead to preterm labor; antifungal vaginal ...[Read More] How to Differentiate Between Amniotic Fluid and Vaginal Discharge?
Understanding Amniocentesis and Neural Tube Defect Risks in Pregnancy
Questions regarding amniocentesis during prenatal care? Hello Dr. Huang, I previously underwent a blood test for Down syndrome in the obstetrics and gynecology department, and the results indicated a risk of 1 in 1250 for Down syndrome, but a risk of 1 in 37 for neural tube defec...
Dr. Huang Jianxun Reply:
This is a very important topic. In principle, high-level ultrasound examinations and amniocentesis complement each other and are necessary. However, since amniocentesis is an invasive procedure, it carries its own risks. Regarding the probability of Down syndrome being 1 in 250 a...[Read More] Understanding Amniocentesis and Neural Tube Defect Risks in Pregnancy
Understanding Amniotic Fluid Testing: Common Concerns for Expecting Mothers
Amniocentesis Dr. Wang: Hello! I have received your reply, and I really appreciate your answers. I will visit your clinic when I reach 15 weeks, but before that, I have two questions that I hope you can take the time to answer for me. 1. I previously had blood tests for thalass...
Dr. Wang Jionglang Reply:
Hello, In response to your question, neural tube defects (NTDs) are a type of abnormal development of the fetal central nervous system. The neural tube is the precursor to the central nervous system, which differentiates into the brain and spinal cord during pregnancy. For vari...[Read More] Understanding Amniotic Fluid Testing: Common Concerns for Expecting Mothers