Genetic test is necessary to reduce the risk of breast cancer, frequent miscarriages in pregnancy, know from experts how to prevent diseases
Genes are responsible for passing on strengths and weaknesses from one generation to another. Many times this gene is the major reason for diseases in women and children. If someone in the family has already been suffering from a serious disease, then talking to the doctor, a genetic test must be done, especially women.
Experts say, this can prevent future diseases. Along with this, the risk of passing the disease to the next generation also decreases. Today is International Day of Action for Women's Health. On this occasion, learn from Dr. Hema Purandare, Reproductive Geneticist, MedGenome Center for Genetic Health Care, which diseases can be prevented by genetic testing...
If you have three or more miscarriages before 20 weeks of pregnancy, then there is a need to be alert. In scientific language, it is called recurrent pregnancy loss. A research says, such cases occur in 1 to 2 percent of women. The reason for such cases can be chromosome disturbances or genetic abnormality. Therefore, even once there is a pregnancy loss, before planning the next child, do a genetic test with medical advice.
Sometimes, due to genetic defect in women, miscarriage occurs even during IVF. To avoid this, getting tested in advance is a better option. For example, if a woman has had a genetic disorder before in the family, then before getting an embryo transplant, the doctor must tell this thing and get genetic testing done. By doing this, the risk in the child can be reduced and the pregnancy can be made successful.
15 percent of ovarian cancer and 7 percent of breast cancer cases are due to mutations in genes (BRCA2, BRCA2). Currently, with the help of advanced technology, the risk of breast and ovarian cancer can be reduced by conducting gene tests. An example of this is Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie. Angelina's mother was already battling cancer, so Angelina got her genetic test done. After the investigation confirmed the danger, Angelina underwent surgery and shared the matter with the public.
Whether the chromosomes of the baby growing in the womb during pregnancy are normal or abnormal, it is important to check it before delivery. If there is a defect in the chromosome, then there is a risk of developing diseases like Down syndrome in the child. Genetic screening and pre-tests can be done to avoid such a situation. Do discuss this with your doctor at the very beginning of pregnancy.
