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07.27.08, 16:17 PM General Topics
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Why do so many more people opt for amnio over cvs? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.27.08, 04:17 PM Flag
 

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a bit safer...less chance of m/c [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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not really true. Depends on who does it/where you have it done. 2007 study in obstetrics and gynecology journal said "no statistical or clinical diff. in risk rates of CVS vs. AMnio" based on review of 20 years worth of data at one CA center. Columbia Presbyterian quotes no statistical difference (CVS is 1/200 and Amnio is 1/300, which is no statistical diff., according to them) OP - good question! I am eager to know this too. I think the answer is most people are basing decisions on old data... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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op: you know, I just wonder, if you can get all the same data that much earlier, why is everyone waiting for the amnio? i've terminated a pg b/c of bad test results, next time i feel like i'll definitely do a cvs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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I don't know, I'm getting CVS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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Amnio is still safer, though in NYC, I think that is debatable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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and amnio can detect spina bifida but cvs can't, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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No, vice versa. CVS doesn't detect neural tube defects like spina bifida. But blood tests and ultrasound (around same time as Amnio would be performed) can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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CVS can sometimes not give results (in 5% of cases). Therefore Amnio has to be done. Some people do not want to risk 2 procedures. Also amnio can check for a larger amount of disorders (if you are in a minority group you may need this) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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what are you basing that on? Stats from babycenter or something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I would not terminate, just plan to be prepared, so I chose what I thought was the safer route at the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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Hopefully, the non ivasive testing will become good enough to replace both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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it can never be definite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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no, but it might just end up being good enough for most [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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According to my OB, most people do see a doctor early enough to be able to schedule CVS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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No clue - I did the CVS, didn't even consider amnio. My choice was either Nuchal (and hopefully no further testing) or CVS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Where you get the tests done matters more in terms of risk than which test you chose to do. CVS at the top places is the same or less risky than amnio, but it depends where you do and specifically, who does the testing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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