The Amniocentesis Report

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Table of Contents
I.����������� Amniocentesis:What is it and how is it done?

1.�������� What is amniocentesis?
2.�������� How is amniocentesis done?
3.�������� What is done with the fluids obtained by the amniocentesis?
4.�������� When should I do amniocentesis?
5.�������� Who will perform the amniocentesis?
6.�������� How painful is amniocentesis?
7.�������� What should I expect to experience following amniocentesis?
8.�������� How fast will I get the results of amniocentesis?
9.�������� How does amniocentesis differ if I have twins?

II.��������� What Kind of Information is Provided by Amniocentesis and How accurate it is?
10.������ What kind of routine information is obtained by Amniocentesis?
11.������ What kinds of diseases are detected by Amniocentesis?
12.������ What is a chromosome abnormality?��
13.������ What is Down Syndrome?
14.������ Can amniocentesis detect genetic diseases that are not detected in the standard chromosome analysis?
15.������ If the results are negative (no indication of any chromosomal abnormality), does it guarantee that my baby is healthy?
16.������ How accurate are amniocentesis test results?

III.�������� What are the Benefits of Amniocentesis?
17.������ What are the benefits of amniocentesis?
18.������ Can amniocentesis detect the sex of my fetus?
19.������ Has the age of the mother anything to do with the potential benefit of amniocentesis?
20.������ Why does the age of the mother affect the likelihood of chromosome abnormality?
21.������ Does the age of the father affect the likelihood of chromosome abnormality?
22.������ Can the race or ethnicity of the parents affect the likelihood of abnormality?
23.������ What is the likelihood that the fetus has a chromosome abnormality?

IV.������� What are the Costs of Amniocentesis?
24.������ What are the costs of amniocentesis?
25.������ What is the risk of amniocentesis?
26.������ Why is it so difficult to estimate the risk of amniocentesis?
27.������ Does it matter who performs the amniocentesis?
28.������ Can the needle accidentally puncture and hurt the fetus during amniocentesis?
29.������ I am RH negative. How does it affect my risk?
30.������ Will the reduction in amniotic fluid affect my baby?
31.������ How common is amniotic fluid leakage following amniocentesis?
32.������ Does amniotic fluid leakage necessarily lead to abortion?

V.�������� The Amniocentesis Decision: How to Make Such a Difficult Decision?
������ ������ What Does the Age of 35 has to do with the decision?

33.������ Should I undergo amniocentesis?
34.������ How should I decide whether to undergo amniocentesis?
35.������ I object to abortions. Shall I still consider amniocentesis?
36.������ What is the benefit of amniocentesis if abortion is out of question?
37.������ I exercise regularly and am in perfect health. Do I still need to undergo amniocentesis?
38.������ Why is amniocentesis recommended only for women who are 35 years of age or older?
39.������ I am older than 35 years of age. Do I have to undergo amniocentesis?
40.������ Does every positive result (an indication of chromosomal abnormality) imply that I will have to abort the fetus?
41.������ Is my family history relevant for the decision to undergo amniocentesis?
42.������ Why should I go to genetic counseling if I already made a decision concerning amniocentesis?
43.������ My wife is 40 years old and is currently pregnant after years of unsuccessful attempts to get pregnant.Should we take the risk associated with amniocentesis?

VI.����������� Alternative Procedures
44.������ Is there a better procedure to replace amniocentesis?
45.������ Can a blood test replace amniocentesis?
46.������ What is "early" amniocentesis?
47.������ What is CVS?
48.������ Can a paternal blood test detect any abnormalities?
49.������ What are the non-invasive procedures that decrease the risk of abnormality in my child?

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