PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: Trisomy

Re: Trisomy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 22 Jul 2001 13:58:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 22 Jul 2001, Michelle wrote: >
>Can anyone tell me more about Trisomy? Reoccurance???
>
>I lost my pregnancy to Trisomy, I was in such an emotional state when
>the doctor was explaining what happened to me that I just didn't get it.
>Now I come to find out that there is Trisomy 9, 13, 18, & 21. The only
>thing I do know is that it was NOT Trisomy 21, according to my doc.
>
>I had to have a d&c so we were able to get tissues tested to find out
>what happened. My doc explained to me that there were three
>chromosomes, instead of two and because of the abnomality my baby
>stopped growing. He made certain to tell me that it was not Trisomy 21,
>which is down symdrome.
>
>That is all I know. Can someone help me understand more.
>
>Thank you,
>Michelle

Michelle

Trisomies are the most common causes of miscarriages. They are generally considered non recurring.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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