Did any of you ladies do CVS?

edhid1

Hello-

 First off, I am not in the 2nd tri but figured some of you may be able to answer this.  I am 39, 2nd IVF, 2 miscarriages and considering CVS due to my age, etc.

Did any of you have the procedure done? We are getting an NT scan on Friday and then we are deciding but I feel like I can't wait till an amnio at 16-18 weeks.  They can do the CVS at 12 weeks but it carries a slightly higher risk of miscarriage.

Just wanted to ask if anyone had the CVS.

 

TIA

 

stefani6124

We didn't do any of the tests because of the increased risk for miscarriage. The tests have a very high false postive rate so you could end up worrying over nothing. It wasn't worth the risk for us...

voelkels

We decided to get the NT scan then go from there. ?I will be 31 when my LO is born, so not a spring chicky. ?The scan went great, so we hae decided not to risk the miscarriage. ?it can be as high as 1/200 chance of misscarriage, too high for me to risk. ?the 20 week ultra sound will show most problems if there are any.

lyndym2006

Oh I am so sorry about your losses! I hate to hear it...

To answer your question, No, I did not do CVS. A lot of people I know do have it done but I am such a worrier that I really did not want to have to wait on results & it wouldn't have mattered to me either way what the results were. I also asked my Dr. & she said she did not see why I would need to get it done. I would talk to your Dr. whenever you conceive & see what they recommend.... That should help w/ your decision.

magdusia

stefani6124:

We didn't do any of the tests because of the increased risk for miscarriage. The tests have a very high false postive rate so you could end up worrying over nothing. It wasn't worth the risk for us...

 

same thing

Redrose101307

CVS tests are actually extremely accurate. it's the NT scan without the blood work that can come back with high markers, not high positives.

i chose not to get it done for the miscarriage risk and because my particular test results would've taken 7-8 weeks to come back. if i were you I'd have it done for peace of mind, but definitely talk it over with your Dr and see what s/he recommends. GL to you!

Redrose101307

and also i forgot to add that the m/c rate varies per hospital so definitely check with yours!

JasonsMauiMama

I'm 40, and had the CVS at 11 1/2 weeks. We just wanted a definitive answer. I used to work in an amnio lab, so I understand that many anomolies would never show up on an NT scan or with the quad screen.  The miscarriage rates for my specialist are the same for CVS and amnio.

They did an NT scan right before the procedure since the baby was in perfect position, and it was 100% normal, as was my AFP later on. (The CVS can't test for spina bifida like an amnio, so I still needed a blood test at 16 weeks, big deal!) However, during my 20 week ultrasound, they noticed an echogenic focus on the baby's heart. This can either be perfectly normal and resolve - or could be a soft marker for a chromosomal anomaly. It was a huge relief to know that I was in the first group. I can't imagine how painful it is to find out bad news after you've been feeling the baby move for a few weeks.

Congrats on your precious pregnancy!