Tests for the detection of anomalies in the chromosomes during pregnancy contribute to miscarriage

Detect test taken during pregnancy to birth defects in the chromosomes to double to an increased risk of miscarriage help, scientists say. A team of scientists at a European conference on genetics known that women need more information about what they are for. Potential risk during pregnancy For example, some analysis of the amniotic fluid can cause miscarriage, the researchers reported. According to experts, one of the most famous examples of chromosomal abnormalities - is Down's syndrome, in which the fetus has an extra copy of a chromosome. Down syndrome - congenital developmental disorder manifested by mental retardation, impaired growth of bones and other physical abnormalities. This is one of the most common forms of mental retardation. Thanks to modern medicine, people with this syndrome, more than 50 years. One way to identify the syndrome - is an amniocentesis. This method is to aspirate fluid (amniocentesis). In which the embryo in the womb, by piercing the amniotic bladder through the abdominal wall As a result of this test may also detect diseases such as Edwards syndrome and syndrome of Pato. But according to scientists, in about one in a hundred women by amniocentesis miscarriage.