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Chorionic Villus Sampling is a genetic diagnostic test in which a sample of chorionic villi is drawn from the developing placenta to detect such genetic birth defects such as Tay-Sachs disease and Down Syndrome. The sample is drawn by inserting a fine needle into the abdomen, or by a small catheter into the vagina and through the cervix. It is usually performed between the 8th and 12th week of pregnancy.

5 Great Resources on Chorionic Villus Sampling

• Healthwise (via WebMD): Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
• March of Dimes: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
• Cleveland Clinic: Chorionic Villus Sampling for Prenatal Diagnosis
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Chorionic Villus Sampling
• Harvard Medical School: Chorionic Villus Sampling

What is Chorionic Villus Sampling?

• Wikipedia: What is Corionic Villus Sampling?
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Definition
• Harvard Medical School: What is the Test?
• Mayo Clinic: Chorionic Villus Sampling: Answers to Common Questions

What Are The Uses for Chorionic Villus Sampling?

• Wikipedia: Indications
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Why the Test is Performed
• Healthline: Purpose of Chorionic Villus Sampling
• MedicineNet: What Diseases or Disorders Can CVS Identify?

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Chorionic Villus Sampling?

• Wikipedia: Risks
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Risks
• Harvard Medical School: What are The Risks From The Test?
• MedicineNet: What Are the Risks of CVS?

What are the Alternatives to Chorionic Villus Sampling?

• Medical College of Wisconsin: What are my alternatives to CVS?
• Healthline: Alternate Procedure to Chorionic Villus Sampling
• Mayo Clinic: Amniocentesis: Answers to Some Common Questions
• Wikipedia: Amniocentesis

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Chorionic Villus Sampling

• Suite101: CVS - Chorionic Villus Sampling
• OBG Management: Is Chorionic Villus Sampling as Safe as Amniocentesis?
• YouTube: Chorionic Villus Sampling
• iParenting: What is Chorionic Villus Sampling?
• Answers.com: Chorionic Villus Sampling: Risks
• Healthline: Fruit of the Womb: Chorionic Villus Sampling

Clinical Trials for Chorionic Villus Sampling

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Chorionic Villus Sampling Clinical Trials

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Chorionic Villus Sampling

• MedHelp: Chorionic Villus Sampling Discussions
• Healthboards: Chorionic Villus Sampling Posts
• SmartParenthood: Chorionic Villus Sampling Discussions
• iVillage: Pregnancy Complications & Testing

Controversy and Lawsuits about Chorionic Villus Sampling

• National Human Genome Research Institute: Ethics of Reproductive Genetic Testing
• CatholicCitizens.org: Ethics of Prenatal Genetic Testing
• Economist: Pre Natal Testing- Wanted: Perfection

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Chorionic Villus Sampling

• JAMA: Chorionic Villus Sampling Articles
• PubMed Central: Chorionic Villus Sampling Articles
• Google Scholar: Chorionic Villus Sampling Articles

Related WisdomCards

• Amniocentesis
• Pregnancy
• Tay-Sachs Disease
• Down Syndrome
• Miscarriage
• Pregnancy Nutrition
• Birth Defects

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