What examinations do you need to do to give birth to a baby at an advanced age?
With the development of society and the progress of medical technology, more and more women choose to give birth at an advanced age. However, as the increase of age will increase the risk of pregnant women and fetuses, a series of examinations are needed to ensure the health of mothers and babies before the delivery of elderly children. When selecting hospitals and experts, it is better to choose medical institutions with relevant experience and technology, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, etc.
1. Physical examination
Physical examination is a necessary examination for elderly pregnant women. The doctor will check the height, weight, blood pressure, heart and lung functions to determine the patient's physical condition and whether there are any potential health problems. In addition, blood routine examination, blood type examination, liver function examination, kidney function examination, blood sugar examination and other related examinations are also required to ensure that all indicators in the mother's body are normal.
As women grow older, they may have a higher risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Therefore, physical examination can detect potential diseases in advance, so as to take corresponding preventive and therapeutic measures.
2. Gynecological examination
Gynecological examination is an important means to judge whether the female reproductive system is healthy. In elderly pregnant women, the function of uterus and ovary may decline, and the quality of eggs will also decrease. Gynecological examination usually includes cervical smear, gynecological ultrasound and gynecological internal diagnosis.
Gynecological smear can detect cervical cancer and other diseases at an early stage, ultrasound can assess the status of ovary and uterus, and internal diagnosis can observe the shape and size of uterus. These examinations are helpful for doctors to understand the maternal reproductive system health and provide reference for the follow-up reproductive process.
3. Reproductive system hormone examination
With the growth of women's age, the ovarian function gradually declines, and the quality and quantity of eggs will also decrease. Therefore, the elderly pregnant women often need to have reproductive system hormone tests, including serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and estrogen.
These hormone tests can help doctors evaluate women's ovarian function and determine whether they still have the possibility of natural pregnancy. If the hormone level is abnormal, the doctor may recommend adopting assisted reproductive technology, such as test tube baby or egg donation.
4. Genetic counseling and gene testing
Age is a risk factor for chromosomal abnormalities. Older pregnant women usually need genetic counseling and genetic testing before pregnancy to assess the risk of fetal genetic diseases and chromosomal abnormalities.
Doctors may recommend autosomal karyotype analysis, gene mutation screening, etc. to ensure the health of the fetus. If the test result is abnormal, the doctor may recommend further tests such as amniocentesis or villus biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Summary
The physical examination, gynaecological examination, reproductive system hormone examination, genetic counseling and gene testing are required for older babies. These examinations help to assess the health of mothers and infants, and to identify and prevent potential health problems in advance. It is very important to select appropriate hospitals and experts for examination to ensure professional diagnosis and treatment.
