Chorionic Villus Sampling: Preparation & Expectations (CVS)

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Alternate Names : Dysmenorrhea. Menstrual cramps are the pain and cramping some women experience during their monthly periods. The term dysmenorrhea usually refers to pain and cramps severe enough to prevent normal activity

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Chorionic Villus Sampling

Alternate Names : CVS

Chorionic Villus Sampling | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications

What happens right after the procedure?

The woman is allowed to go home shortly after the procedure.

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 05/04/01

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. The most common site is within a fallopian tube. More rarely an embryo may implant within an ovary, in the cervix, or on the abdominal wall

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