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Are there risks involved in getting an amniocentesis or cvs?
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Yes: Both have a risk of miscarriage. The risk is about 4 times higher with a cvs than an amniocentesis.
Answered 11/19/2012
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Roughly the same: Amniocentesis involves a needle anywhere into your uterus. Cvs is more directed. I'm not sure if one has statistically more risks than another.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Which of the two tests are better? Or are recommended ? Amniocentesis or cvs (chorionic villus sampling )? No past history of any health problems.
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