My Doctor Said He Wont Do It..

Andypanda6570 · Mar 22nd, 2012, 04:52 AM

When I visited my Gynecologist I asked him if I did get pregnant I would want CVS testing since they say Ava died most likely due to a chromosomal abnormality. He said absolutely not

I thought that would have been the first thing he wanted to do for me, this way if there is a problem I would know at a very early stage instead of waiting 17 weeks for amnio . He said Andrea the risks are to high for a miscarriage

I said and my risks are high at 41 and even higher for another heartbreak

He just said I would be fine and he would not do CVS on me, he was adamant.
I just don't think I could get pregnant and then wait till 17 weeks for amnio, I can't go through any more pain, I just can't. I just don't understand why he wont do the CVS testing for me. has anyone else been through this?

Thanks

SabrinaKat · Mar 22nd, 2012, 05:59 AM

I think it's because the risks outweigh the statistics of a 41 year old woman for problems -- e.g. the risk of mc with cvs is about 1/100 and at 41, the overall risk of another chromosonal abnormality is 1/119 for downs and over that for others is slightly better, around 1/200 (I think); my risk at 43/44 was 1/40 for downs, but after the bloods/NT went to 1/162 and we decided not to do the cvs (nor the amnio later, either)....

you could get it done privately elsewhere, tho?

best wishes xxxx

Andypanda6570 · Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SabrinaKat

I think it's because the risks outweigh the statistics of a 41 year old woman for problems -- e.g. the risk of mc with cvs is about 1/100 and at 41, the overall risk of another chromosonal abnormality is 1/119 for downs and over that for others is slightly better, around 1/200 (I think); my risk at 43/44 was 1/40 for downs, but after the bloods/NT went to 1/162 and we decided not to do the cvs (nor the amnio later, either)....

you could get it done privately elsewhere, tho?

best wishes xxxx

Thanks for explaining it to me, Pamela.

I just don't know what i would do. I could probably have it done privately, but maybe the risk is so great for me that is why he is so adamant ? I just feel that I would want to know earlier, but then what if I have it and it does cause a miscarriage? OMG I am so confused, my doctor just refuses

xoxoxoxo

Garnet · Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:27 AM

Well SK said if your bloods and the NT scan comes back with higher risk then I'd pursue the CVS. I waited until 16weeks before it was determined that my baby had T18 and if I get pregnant again and my bloods come back with higher risk then I'm definately getting a CVS...

deafgal · Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:32 AM

Most Ob/gyn are not trained to do this, anyhow. You have to see a specialist for this. He may not want to do it but most ob/gyn I know would encourage CVS (and always made it clear that it is safe) . I don't know your history, though.

Miss Mitch · Mar 22nd, 2012, 07:09 AM

Are you going to try again andrea? xxx

Andypanda6570 · Mar 22nd, 2012, 11:24 AM

I am thinking about it, but I am scared. I can't go through another loss at 20 weeks, I want the CVS done early to make sure things are ok, my doc just said he wont do it. I don't know what I am going to do, i am more confused NOW than ever

Miss Mitch · Mar 22nd, 2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Andypanda6570

I am thinking about it, but I am scared. I can't go through another loss at 20 weeks, I want the CVS done early to make sure things are ok, my doc just said he wont do it. I don't know what I am going to do, i am more confused NOW than ever

I feel exactly the same hun, absolutely petrified. But, just think....If all the angel mummies didn't push past this fear, there would be no rainbows at the end! And we all want a rainbow, we just have to get through the storm xxxxxxx

SabrinaKat · Mar 22nd, 2012, 20:03 PM

Just a thought, tho -- Andrea -- could you have the bloods/Nuchal fold test at 12wks to see the risk level, e.g. like mine above decreased afterwards, then do a CVS at 12wks (it's a little bit safer at 12wks than 10wks, I read)....and I'm sure that in NYC proper, you could get a very skilled specialist (if I remember you're close-ish to the city?)....

Please take care of yourself xxxx

Garnet · Mar 23rd, 2012, 15:22 PM

Yes a regular OB doesn't perform CVS or Amino test. A Perinatologist does that! They are trained and are specialized in perinatal medicine. Most OB can do the NT testing (blood) to determine whether you are high risk then refer you to Perinatologist to do further testing. I had two children over the age of 35 and was sent to a specialist for scans and NT testing. I've only had one Amnio done with my last pregnancy at 16weeks by a Perinatologist.

Mar 22nd, 2012, 04:52 AM	#1
Andypanda6570 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 5,235	My Doctor Said He Wont Do It.. When I visited my Gynecologist I asked him if I did get pregnant I would want CVS testing since they say Ava died most likely due to a chromosomal abnormality. He said absolutely not I thought that would have been the first thing he wanted to do for me, this way if there is a problem I would know at a very early stage instead of waiting 17 weeks for amnio . He said Andrea the risks are to high for a miscarriage I said and my risks are high at 41 and even higher for another heartbreak He just said I would be fine and he would not do CVS on me, he was adamant. I just don't think I could get pregnant and then wait till 17 weeks for amnio, I can't go through any more pain, I just can't. I just don't understand why he wont do the CVS testing for me. has anyone else been through this? Thanks

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Mar 22nd, 2012, 05:59 AM	#2
SabrinaKat Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Transplanted American living in Ireland Posts: 4,666	I think it's because the risks outweigh the statistics of a 41 year old woman for problems -- e.g. the risk of mc with cvs is about 1/100 and at 41, the overall risk of another chromosonal abnormality is 1/119 for downs and over that for others is slightly better, around 1/200 (I think); my risk at 43/44 was 1/40 for downs, but after the bloods/NT went to 1/162 and we decided not to do the cvs (nor the amnio later, either).... you could get it done privately elsewhere, tho? best wishes xxxx

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Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:27 AM	#4
Garnet On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the South Posts: 3,187	Well SK said if your bloods and the NT scan comes back with higher risk then I'd pursue the CVS. I waited until 16weeks before it was determined that my baby had T18 and if I get pregnant again and my bloods come back with higher risk then I'm definately getting a CVS...

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Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:32 AM	#5
deafgal Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,984	Most Ob/gyn are not trained to do this, anyhow. You have to see a specialist for this. He may not want to do it but most ob/gyn I know would encourage CVS (and always made it clear that it is safe) . I don't know your history, though.

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Miss Mitch Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent, England Posts: 539	Are you going to try again andrea? xxx

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Andypanda6570 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 5,235	I am thinking about it, but I am scared. I can't go through another loss at 20 weeks, I want the CVS done early to make sure things are ok, my doc just said he wont do it. I don't know what I am going to do, i am more confused NOW than ever

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Mar 22nd, 2012, 20:03 PM	#9
SabrinaKat Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Transplanted American living in Ireland Posts: 4,666	Just a thought, tho -- Andrea -- could you have the bloods/Nuchal fold test at 12wks to see the risk level, e.g. like mine above decreased afterwards, then do a CVS at 12wks (it's a little bit safer at 12wks than 10wks, I read)....and I'm sure that in NYC proper, you could get a very skilled specialist (if I remember you're close-ish to the city?).... Please take care of yourself xxxx

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 15:22 PM	#10
Garnet On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the South Posts: 3,187	Yes a regular OB doesn't perform CVS or Amino test. A Perinatologist does that! They are trained and are specialized in perinatal medicine. Most OB can do the NT testing (blood) to determine whether you are high risk then refer you to Perinatologist to do further testing. I had two children over the age of 35 and was sent to a specialist for scans and NT testing. I've only had one Amnio done with my last pregnancy at 16weeks by a Perinatologist.

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