CVS - Anyone been there?

[April2012]

How do you know you are at an increased risk? I just called my clinic and am likely going to have a CVS test...but I have had no other tests or screens to determine my increase of risk. Are people having standard blood screen/ultrasound around 11 weeks which tells you your risk? If you show no risk for DS (via blood screen/ultrasound)...does that mean CVS shouldn't even be a consideration? so confused. I am talking to a genetic counselor tomorrow.

 

[Gia7777]

How do you know you are at an increased risk? I just called my clinic and am likely going to have a CVS test...but I have had no other tests or screens to determine my increase of risk. Are people having standard blood screen/ultrasound around 11 weeks which tells you your risk? If you show no risk for DS (via blood screen/ultrasound)...does that mean CVS shouldn't even be a consideration? so confused. I am talking to a genetic counselor tomorrow.

I will be going one week from today for an u/s screening and N/T screening to assess my risk, and at that point if the risk is high, will opt for the CVS test. But yes, my understanding is that normally you would screen first via U/S and then diagnose via CVS if you choose.

 

[April2012]

How do you know you are at an increased risk? I just called my clinic and am likely going to have a CVS test...but I have had no other tests or screens to determine my increase of risk. Are people having standard blood screen/ultrasound around 11 weeks which tells you your risk? If you show no risk for DS (via blood screen/ultrasound)...does that mean CVS shouldn't even be a consideration? so confused. I am talking to a genetic counselor tomorrow.

I will be going one week from today for an u/s screening and N/T screening to assess my risk, and at that point if the risk is high, will opt for the CVS test. But yes, my understanding is that normally you would screen first via U/S and then diagnose via CVS if you choose.

and how far along should you be for that first screen to determine if you need a CVS?

 

[Gia7777]

Im of the understanding that the N/T test needs to be performed between 11 weeks and 13w6d.

 

[April2012]

I don't know how to express this delicately...so I will just say it. If the "screen" takes place at 11 weeks...and it takes 5-7 days for the results of the screen to come back. I would already be at 12 or so weeks. If I did, in fact, have an increased risk for DS and opted for the CVS, I would be having it done in week 12. The CVS test takes about 2 weeks to get results...I would then be at week 14. Now if the results indicate DS or another chromosomal abnormality that would cause me to consider termination, the earliest that would happen would likely be week 15. I guess what I am saying is if I cut right to the CVS test at week 10...I find out the results at week 12 and difficult decisions could be made roughly two weeks earlier.

 

[Gia7777]

You know, you bring up some very good points. I was under the impression that I would be going over the results that same day. My doctor scheduled me for the N/T screening and then an appt. with him immediately following to "discuss" the screening. I had given a bunch of blood for various reasons 2 weeks ago and not sure if it was for this or not, my mistake for not clarifying. And also I think in my situation I may be too late for CVS and will have to go for an amnio instead if a high risk presents and I choose to? Confusing. But what you have said is correct, an earlier CVS would certainly be easier for a decision need you have to make one.

 

[Michieb]

I did the quad screen ( bloods)at 12 weeks and based on that they give you your risks for ds, tri, etc..

 

[babylou]

Well, had a bit of a disaster with the CVS. Not enough sample collected and left feeling very deflated and felt like I'd put baby in for risk that was not needed. No specific reason why the sample was low, as procedure seemed to go fine. Now got to decide whether to go for Amnio in a couple of weeks. On the good side, baby looks fine and moves like mad!!

Just recovering from achy tum now....

 

[Junebug_CJ]

oh no, so sorry to hear that babylou!!! There is a 0.5% chance of what you've had happen actually occur I hope everything continues to progress beautifully for you my dear!

 

[_Lexi_]

Just wanted to say that I had the cvs done today at 14 weeks, as they couldn't fo the amnio until 15/16 weeks. I only got my blood results yesterday from test last Monday and should find out Wednesday/Thursday x

 

[DeeM73]

Just wanted to say that I had the cvs done today at 14 weeks, as they couldn't fo the amnio until 15/16 weeks. I only got my blood results yesterday from test last Monday and should find out Wednesday/Thursday x

Good luck x

 

[April2012]

I scheduled my CVS for a couple weeks from now (12 weeks, 1 day). I am not doing any sort of screening before hand. just the CVS. Based on conversations on this site, my own internet research, speaking with BF and my mother, and asking questions of the clinic...I decided that CVS was the best option for me. It will give me a definitive answer in the first trimester. If I did need to make a difficult decisions, I would have a little bit of time before the second trimester begins. That means a great deal to me.

 

[DeeM73]

Well done on making the deision,I'm having the NT scan and will take it from there but due to my age I might see about getting the CVS done.Like you would like to know sooner rather than later.Good luck! x

 

[babylou]

Quick update, been for the amnio today, and although I feel achy and a bit sore, the experience was not as bad as the cvs.

At least they managed to get a sample in a tenth of the time!!!

Fingers crossed for a good result now....

 

[April2012]

Quick update, been for the amnio today, and although I feel achy and a bit sore, the experience was not as bad as the cvs.

At least they managed to get a sample in a tenth of the time!!!

Fingers crossed for a good result now....

good to know. i have been thinking about not doing the CVS and doing the amnio. Good luck!!

 

[babylou]

good to know. i have been thinking about not doing the CVS and doing the amnio. Good luck!!

I know it's a difficult decision, it was hard for us to decide, but the earlier dates of the cvs appealled to us then it all went wrong. We were unlucky with the result of cvs, but I know which one I'd go for if I had to choose again.

Good luck whatever you decide xx

 

[Andypanda6570]

Quick update, been for the amnio today, and although I feel achy and a bit sore, the experience was not as bad as the cvs.

At least they managed to get a sample in a tenth of the time!!!

Fingers crossed for a good result now....

Thinking of you and wishing all the best, I just know everything will be great!!! Did they tell you how long you have to wait for the results?
XOXOX Good Luck

 

[babylou]

Thinking of you and wishing all the best, I just know everything will be great!!! Did they tell you how long you have to wait for the results?
XOXOX Good Luck

Yes, we should have the initial results in within two days (although the weekend may get in the way) The sample went away today (Thurs) as it wasn't taken until later Wed afternoon.

Thanks for the hugs xx

 

[April2012]

Thinking of you and wishing all the best, I just know everything will be great!!! Did they tell you how long you have to wait for the results?
XOXOX Good Luck

Yes, we should have the initial results in within two days (although the weekend may get in the way) The sample went away today (Thurs) as it wasn't taken until later Wed afternoon.

Thanks for the hugs xx

Here is what i have been thinking...if i do the first trimester ultrascreen and my results come back extremely low for any chromosome problems...I would wait to do the amnio. I still want the definitive answer the amnio will give me...but if the likelihood is so slim of a problem (and subsequently, a very slim possibility of having to make the hard choice) then perhaps an amnio is a better choice for me.

 

[babylou]

Here is what i have been thinking...if i do the first trimester ultrascreen and my results come back extremely low for any chromosome problems...I would wait to do the amnio. I still want the definitive answer the amnio will give me...but if the likelihood is so slim of a problem (and subsequently, a very slim possibility of having to make the hard choice) then perhaps an amnio is a better choice for me.

I think, if I knew what I know now I would do exactly the same.

Good luck with your results!! xx