A molar pregnancy is a gestational trophoblastic disease and is therefore not a viable pregnancy. Therefore, it is essential to establish good treatment at the time the mole is diagnosed.
In some cases, only a curettage will be necessary. In other cases, however, the uterus must be removed or even chemotherapy is necessary. In addition, it is vitally important to monitor hCG hormone levels.
Read the full article on: Molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole: types, symptoms and diagnosis ( 47).
By Jessica García Cataño M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Miguel Angel Checa Vizcaino M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 01/14/2022
