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Molar pregnancy
An abnormal pregnancy in which the placenta grows without a viable fetus. The HCG pregnancy test is positive, but the ultrasound shows no developing baby.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Rare |
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What causes molar pregnancies?
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What is a Molar Pregnancy?
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What is a Partial Molar Pregnancy?
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Can a virgin get a molar pregnancy?
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How long does molar pregnancy last?
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what's the treatment for a molar pregnancy?
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Does a molar pregnancy result from an inherited defect?
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How long it takes the partial molar pregnancy to develop?
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A 46-year old asked:
Which questions should I be asking my dr about molar pregnancy?
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What questions should i be asking about my future after molar pregnancy?
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A 39-year old asked:
Has anyone ever suffered a molar pregnancy and then had a successful pregnancy?
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A 25-year old asked:
My doctor thinks I'm having a molar pregnancy. I'm not sure if she is correct, any advice?
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A member asked:
My wife got pregnant 3 months after partially molar pregnancy , is there any advice , concerning, stuff to be watched ? she had a bad experience and she doesn't want to go to her doctor , And i am worried of more complications thanks
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A 42-year old asked:
How do doctors measure Molar Pregnancies?
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A 44-year old asked:
I have had two molar pregnancies, is there a way I can prevent a third one?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Is it safe to do abortion if molar pregnancy?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can ?the nuvaring can cause a molar pregnancy?
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A 41-year old asked:
Do doctors see a lot of patients with molar pregnancy?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How long should I avoid getting pregnant after a molar pregnancy
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A 48-year old asked:
Why is chemotherapy is given for molar pregnancy as follow up treatment ?
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Does methotrexate cause complications after molar pregnancy?
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A 35-year old asked:
How long it takes the partial molar pregnancy to develop into cancer?
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A 40-year old asked:
They gave me MTX for tubal. Should I be asking the dr about molar pregnancy?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it dangerous to have a molar pregnancy removed if i have a bleeding disorder?
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A 40-year old asked:
Need information on complications of molar pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease?
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A 32-year old female asked:
My HCG at 7 weeks 5 days pregnant was 170 000. Should I be worried about a molar pregnancy?
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A 31-year old asked:
Does an elevated T4 count mean that I will definitely have a molar pregnancy or what else could it be?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can molar pregnancy cause panic attacks?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Will a pap smear detect a molar pregnancy?
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A 32-year old asked:
Does methotrexate cause renal issues or other complications after a molar pregnancy?
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