Treatment
When it comes to a molar pregnancy, immediate treatment is crucial as it is not a viable pregnancy. The priority is to remove the molar tissue from the uterus as soon as possible. The removal of molar tissue typically involves the following procedures:
- Dilation and curettage (D&C): This procedure involves dilating the cervix and removing the molar tissue from the uterus using a curette.
- Suction curettage: Also known as vacuum aspiration, this procedure uses suction to remove the molar tissue from the uterus.
After the removal of molar tissue, your doctor will closely monitor your human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) levels through blood tests to ensure that no residual tissue has started to grow. This monitoring typically continues for about six months following a molar pregnancy. In addition, your doctor may advise waiting for six to 12 months before attempting to conceive again.
The likelihood of experiencing another molar pregnancy after having one is approximately one percent. Fortunately, most women who have had a molar pregnancy can go on to have healthy pregnancies in the future.