Question
My mom has been unable to cook recently and always says she has a headache and dizziness. I’m not sure what’s wrong, but she just doesn’t seem to be herself. How should chromosomal abnormalities be treated?
Answer
Based on the results of chromosomal karyotyping, it is considered that there may be chromosomal structural abnormalities occurring early in sperm or egg formation, or early in the differentiation of the zygote. It is not ruled out that one of the couple may be a carrier of translocation. In the former case, it is a dramatic change without hereditary implications; in the latter, there is still a possibility of the same problem recurring in the next child. Therefore, it is recommended that both partners undergo detailed chromosomal testing before conceiving again. If no abnormalities are found, precautions should be taken against various viruses, radiation, and other biological and environmental factors that may have adverse effects on conception.