Question 1

what causes molar pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal pregnancy: Molar pregnancies are when the placenta overgrows and takes over. There may or may not be a fetus or embryo present. They are caused by abnormal genetics. Normally the sperm contributes half the genetic material. If the sperm contributes most or all of it, a molar pregnancy occurs.

Question 2

how is a molar pregnancy diagnosed?

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Labs & Ultrasound: The blood work will show abnormally high levels of HCG and on ultrasound there will be what is refered to as a 'snow storm" pattern with no identifiable fetus if it is a molar pregnancy.  Usually the woman will also bleed, and sometimes the clots are charecteristic, but that's not enough to make the diagnosis by itself.

Question 3

can a virgin get a molar pregnancy?

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No: There must be union of a sperm and an egg to have a molar pregnancy.  The molar pregnancy is an abnormality of the developing placenta. If a woman had artificial insemination and became pregnant and developed a molar pregnancy, she could still be a virgin.  But there is no molar pregnancy without a pregnancy.

Question 4

how long does molar pregnancy last?

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Depends.: In a molar pregnancy the placenta doesn't form properly and instead forms a tumor.  It can be benign (lydatidiform mole) or malignant (choriocarcinoma).  Usually there is no fetus and the problem is detected in the first or second trimester.  There can be a partial molar pregnancy where there is a placenta and fetus, which can rarely go to term.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of molar pregnancy?

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Molar pregnancy: The classic symptom of molar pregnancy is excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis). Other possible symptoms are vaginal bleeding and rarely symptoms of hyperthyroidism (rapid pulse, tremor, sweating, diarrhea )
diagnosis also suspected if uterus larger than gestational age and is confirmed by classical ultrasound findings.

Question 6

what is a molar pregnancy?  what causes it?

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Failed pregnancy: It is a misformed conception and damaged baby. Does not bode well for having a baby.

Question 7

how to get pregnant after a molar pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

.... try, try again: If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again. Make sure the molar pregnancy is completely gone by your md, wait 3 months and go for it!.

Question 8

previous partial molar pregnancy, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Use ocps : I will advise to use ocps for one year to avoid pregnancy and if in case you become pregnant please do more frequent visits with your obgyn

Question 9

what are the main symptoms of molar pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Molar Pregnancy: Symptoms of a molar pregnancy can include severe nausea and vomitting, called hyperemesis, and vaginal bleeding, with a molar pregnancy there can be a hyperactive thyroid gland, and signs of pre-eclampsia can be present in the first half of pregnancy.

Question 10

does a molar pregnancy result from an inherited defect?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Molar pregnancy happens ususally in young or older women who are pregnant but an ingerited defect is not present usuallly.

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