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Q: Genetic Disorders
asked by: LT-PA on October 14th, 2003
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I recently had a miscarriage and had the Dr. Do chromosomal testing on the fetus to see if there was a reason why the baby didn't survive. (it was my second miscarriage, so I was worried. ) the Dr. Said I shouldn't worry, because after my first miscarriage, I had a health baby boy, so I wouldnt be considered high risk for future pregnancies.
Needless to say, I got the test results back and it turns out the baby would have had turner syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder affecting women. My Dr. Said there is "an elevated" chance of a recurrence in future pregnancies, and that I should consider an amnio when I get pregnant next time. I am only 33, and woudn't even consider an amnio otherwise.
Does anybody know anyone who had a miscarriage with a genetic defect, and if so, how were their future pregnancies? Even though I definitely want to get pregnant again, I am very concerned for another pregnancy because I fear what the outcome may be.
Any advice would be helpful.
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