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A 24-year-old member asked:
do i have to see a specialist to get a chorionic villus sampling cvs ordered?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Dausanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
No: Your obgyn can order it for you by sending you to a specialist who does the procedure.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
YES!!: You need a specialist, a maternal-fetal expert, also called a perinatologist to do this. Your OB can order it, but you need a specialist with experience & skills to minimize risks to your fetus.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) ?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Philip Chenetteanswered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Ovulation: Hcg is a benign medication for most women. Ovulation is triggered with its use. There can be rare allergic reactions or burning with injection.
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
What should I do if I miss a dose of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) ?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 40 years experience
Talk to MD: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is used to initiate ovulation, which occurs in 36-44 hr after the injection. Timing may be off schedule if the dose is missed, so follow up with your doctor.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old member asked:
What does it mean to have a chorionic gonadotropin assay?
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Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 33 years experience
HCG assay: Hcg is the hormone produced by the placental cells, and its level can be measured to diagnose or monitor a pregnancy. Hcg can be detected by commercial blood test as early as 5 days after implantation, or 7-10 days using the urine test. Because hcg's structure is similar to lh's, it can also be used to induce ovulation. After an HCG injection, the medication is completely elimnated after a week.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
At what stage is chorionic villus sampling done?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Golder Wilsonanswered
Specializes in Clinical Genetics
10-12 weeks: Chorionic villus sampling (cvs) obtains cells from the fetoplacenta for testing at 10-12 weeks of pregnancy, amniocentesis obtains fetal skin/urine cells at 16-18 weeks. Higher risks for miscarriage (2-3% for cvs, <0.5% or negligible for amnio) balance against the cvs advantage of testing before a women "shows, " preserving the privacy of pregnancy (testing).
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 53-year-old member asked:
What instruments are used to perform a chorionic villi sampling?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 44 years experience
Ultrasound: Ultrasound is used to assess the anatomy of the fetus and placenta. This allows directed placement of the biopsy needle to get a speciman. This is usually done under local anesthesia.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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