Question
A close friend of mine experienced a pregnancy failure at 12 weeks and underwent a dilation and curettage procedure. The test results indicated a FLSH test suggesting trisomy 16. The doctor merely said that it was due to embryonic chromosomal abnormalities and did not elaborate further. My friend is very worried about facing this situation again in future pregnancies.
Answer
If there is a fetal pregnancy failure, chorionic villus sampling is essential. The causes of fetal aneuploidy are related to factors such as environment, radiation, and abnormal mitosis. Couples should undergo a routine chromosomal examination at the hospital and prepare for pre-pregnancy and prenatal checks. Around 14 weeks of pregnancy, a Down syndrome screening should be done, and amniocentesis may be necessary if required.