
What Causes Low PAPP-A Levels During Pregnancy?

Free beta HCG: 1.01 MoM
Pappa-a: .43 MoM
AFP: 1.2 MoM
NT: 2.2 m
Please help, thanks.
PAPP-A is not below cut off
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have reviewed the report.
The MoM of PAPP-A is said to be low when it is less than 0.4
Since it is 0.43 MoM in your case, there is nothing to worry.
Low PAPP-A is associated with placental complications like pre eclampsia, preterm labour and fetal growth restriction.
However, PAPP-A alone is not a good predictor of these complications. Therefore, I will suggest you to get a uterine artery Doppler at 22-24 weeks gestation.
If that is also deranged, then the risk of these complications are definitely high.
In that case, you should be in regular follow up of your OBGYN specialist to detect these complications at the earliest and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist


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No prenatal testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
No, I do not recommend any prenatal testing in your case.
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Dr Deepti Verma


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