Low Papp-A result

I havent posted on here before, need some
advice.

Have received high risk result following NT and bloods.

Papp-a result came out at 0.17 mom which is very low.

Has anyone else received such a low Papp-a result?

I worried and need some reassurance.

Thanks so much for getting back to me.

So far I haven't been able to track down too much info on the web or any accounts of positive outcomes. It seems that Papp-A has only been taken seriously as a marker for DS and Trisomies in the last 12 months.

I am going to stay positive and have found some comfort in knowing that my Neuchal and level of HCG was all OK. My Obs has said maybe an amnio (2 weeks time) will ease my mind. Im just concerned about the risks involved.


Jane

I did a bit of search, didn't really come up with much either, there are a few graphs on the site where I found this... if you want the link, let me know and I'll pm it to you...

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Measurement of hCG is a diagnostic test for pregnancy and
can be used with progesterone to monitor early pregnancy
status. Estriol is an estrogen produced exclusively by the
fetoplacental unit and can be used to determine fetoplacental
distress in third trimester pregnancies. The roles of PAPP-A
and Inhibin A in pregnancy continue to be investigated.
Pregnancy

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Best thing would probably be to ask your doc, he should be able to explain everything to you...

Thanks the link would be great.

I will continue to ask my doc questions. I guess I just want someone to let me know that they had a similar result and that bubs is ok.

Jane

ps. bubs is due in September

I also had normal HCG and NT measurement but a low papp A (0.23 MoM). I have asked serveral doctors and a genetic counsellor but no one really knows much except that it is a marker for DS.

Does anyone know anything more?