A mole pregnancy is an abnormal condition of the placenta, the partner, caused by a problem during fertilization. The placenta grows rapidly in the uterus, forming a cyst-shaped mass. It is like a benign cancer and ends in miscarriage.There are two types of mole pregnancy.
– Complete mole. There is only an abnormal placenta and no embryo or baby.
– Partial mole. There is some embryonic tissue in addition to the abnormal placenta.
Molar pregnancy is not very common. It occurs in about one in every 1000 pregnancies. Over the age of 40, the risk is slightly increased.
– What are the Symptoms
– Vaginal bleeding
– Severe nausea and vomiting
– Abdominal pain and cramps
– High blood pressure
How to Diagnose
If you have these symptoms, inform your doctor immediately. Ultrasound examination will show whether it is a molar pregnancy or not.
How to Treat
The treatment will be done by removing this abnormal tissue from the uterus. In a procedure called dilatation and curettage, the cervix is opened and the tissues in the uterus are removed with a vacuum. After this procedure, the level of pregnancy hormone is monitored to check whether there is any residual mole tissue.
What to do next
You should not get pregnant for at least one year after a mole pregnancy. This is because your risk of having a second mole pregnancy is slightly increased. However, there is no need to despair. Most women have an uneventful pregnancy after a mole pregnancy.
