Villocentesi advice and curiosities

Between the tenth and thirteenth week of pregnancy, an examination is carried out which is called a villocentesis, to allow the prenatal diagnosis of some genetic diseases of the fetus.

What is CVS?

The villocentesis is an invasive examination that is carried out between the tenth and the thirteenth week of pregnancy, the villocentesis is an examination considered invasive and consists in the removal of a small amount of a small amount of chorionic villi (microscopic ramifications that form the outermost part of the placenta), via the abdominal or vagino-cervical route, CVS is required when a high risk of genetic disease affecting the unborn child is suspected.

When to do the CVS?

The villocentesis is an examination considered quite invasive for the unborn child, it is carried out between the tenth and thirteenth week of pregnancy to diagnose the genetic disease of the unborn child.

Villocentesis is recommended by doctors when an abnormality has been found during the first trimester ultrasound. CVS is recommended when there have been chromosomal abnormalities in a previous pregnancy. Villocentesis is recommended for pregnant women over the age of 35 or when one of the two parents are healthy carriers of certain diseases.

Is CVS painful?

CVS is an invasive but not painful examination, according to some experts CVS can cause abortion, the risk is 1-2% and is greater with the transcervical approach. After having undergone the CVS examination, it is advisable to rest, it is recommended to avoid intense physical activity and sexual activity for 24-48 hours.

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