I've head various stats about the risk of miscarriage from an amnio ranging from 1/1000 to 1/300. I'm just curious if any of you happen to know anyone who actually had a miscarriage because of an amnio. I know it must happen but I don't know anyone and neither do my friends so I'm really curious.
Also, I read in one of the comments below something about fibroids causing more risk for miscarriage in amnio. Is this true? Do you know any details on this? I'm curious because I have one large fibroid (grapefruit size) under my left pubic bone and a few smaller ones floating around on the top....
Thanks everyone!
Re: Amnio Risks?
The risks vary depending on the doc performing the procedure, too. My doc has never had a miscarriage due to an amnio so I felt really confident when I had mine. Sorry....I am no help with the fibroid issue as I've never experienced them. Hopefully someone else can weigh in.
I am interested in these answers as well.... I have about a month to decide on Amnio and I too have a couple of fibroids.. on top of being AMA!
I do intend to shop around for the "best" person available to do the procedure.. if we decide to go ahead with it. I think that makes a big difference.
I don't have any numbers regarding fibroids, but I think they an be a problem - I knew someone who had a few and had them removed. I know fertility was an issue for her - not sure if it helped or hurt that - but I know it really affected her cylces. She had very long heavy periods before having them removed, so I imagine it was a good thing (IF-wise) for her to do. I would ask on the success after TCC boards.
I just had my amnio 2 weeks ago and my OB who did the procedure never had a patient miscarry - he is the head of the OB dept at our hospital and I really trust him. I did quite a bit of research on my own and the stats are a much lower risk than once thought.
The procedure was much easier than expected and I just got my results back today that all is good!!
Good luck with yours and hope this helped!