Can Anyone Help With Trisomy Recurrence

[Where there's hope]

Hi Meredith D. How you doing?

I haven't pursued things much further in the past few days, other than posting to see if anyone knew about DHEA (apparently improves egg quality) and this post.

I am waiting anxiously for our OB to get back to us. He is running our case by a genetic scientist. We are also awaiting our extended karotyping blood test results (regular test came back normal last year).

You are lucky you are in Melbourne. By memory I think Monash are pioneers in PGD. Sounds like you may now be considering pursuing it. Do keep me up to date.

Take care
WTH x

[HotI]

Hi WTH

Have you seen a genetic counsellor? I see that your OB is getting advice from a genetic scientist. It might be beneficial for you to see a genetic counsellor or geneticist who can answer your questions and explain any bits you might want explaining.

Take care,

k

[Where there's hope]

Hi K

Yes, I spoke with a genetic counciller. She believes I am having a very bad run of luck. But from what I know so far, the chance of trisomies increase with age. I believe (and I want to be wrong) it is an indication of my egg quality.

My Ob seems to think otherwise. He thinks something genetic is going on, despite our normal karotyping results from last year. We have done some extended tests just to be sure and are awaiting those results.

Thanks
WTH

[tryingwithhopes]

What type of additional tests were done after normal karotyping? My baby has Trisomy 13 via IVF. I am 35 and concerned about my eggs.... Any advice is appreciated.

Hi K

Yes, I spoke with a genetic counciller. She believes I am having a very bad run of luck. But from what I know so far, the chance of trisomies increase with age. I believe (and I want to be wrong) it is an indication of my egg quality.

My Ob seems to think otherwise. He thinks something genetic is going on, despite our normal karotyping results from last year. We have done some extended tests just to be sure and are awaiting those results.

Thanks
WTH

[diannescruffy]

Hi tryingwithhopes, welcome to BB. My baby Emmanuel had Trisomy 13 and when we had genetic counselling we were told that Trisomy 13 is not a genetic condition, it is chromosonal. If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask.

Regards,
Dianne