Dates for CVS ??

[mayl]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give some advice. I am only 7 wks but for various reasons am thinking of having a CVS this time around which obviously is a big thing to consider. My periods in the last 12 mths have ranged from 23 - 30 days and I think my LMP was approx the 17th July, although I am not sure for def...

Where I have enquired I have a choice of having a CVS at what would be 11+6, if you base on a 28 day cycle or leaving it to 13+6. I know the CVS can only be performed from 11+3 so am I cutting it too fine for the 1st option. They have booked me in for the 11+6 but what if my dates are slightly off. This is all new to me so any advice would be gratefully received.

[greenlawn]

Hello, I had mine at 13 + 6 which was apparently the last possible date! The consultant I saw prefers to do them later. I guess if you went earlier and it wasn't possible due to size/dates, they would at least have the option of postponing it. Good luck.

[mayl]

Hi Greenlawn, Thanks for the reply - Where did you go for it?? I am looking at the FMC in London.

[greenlawn]

I had mine at the Lister, Stevenage - on the NHS. The consultant there was excellent, I had no problems at all. I believe the FMC is very highly regarded, I'm sure it will be fine. Though the wait was worse than the process itself!

[Tapster]

You shouldn't have it before you could be 11 weeks as there is a possibility of fetal abnormalities as a result so if your dates could mean you are less than 11 weeks I would go for the later date.

[frazzledoldbag34]

Can you tell me what the CVS was like? I am thinking about having one this time instead of an amnio (which I found quite traumatic).

[Swedes]

mayl - Congratulations
I've had two CVSs at the Fetal Medicine Centre in Harley Street. I think you are in the best possible hands and they will be able to tell plus or minus a few days how far along you are, when they scan you. I would go for the earlier date as you can always go back at a later date if you are of insufficient gestation.

Good luck.

[sloveshockey12]

hi, is the cvs painful and what are the risks? has anyone had a negative side effect. deciding whether to do this or an amnio which I found very painful. please advise to my home email [email protected]. your help is appreciated. thanks.