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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Pregnancy Symptoms After Miscarriage

Health Encyclopedia: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Alternative Names

Chorioblastoma; Choriocarcinoma; Trophoblastic tumor; Chorioepithelioma; Invasive/malignant mole; Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia


Treatment

After an initial diagnosis, a careful history and examination are done to rule out metastasis (spread to other organs). Chemotherapy is the treatment of choice.

A hysterectomy is rarely required.


Support Groups

For additional information, see cancer resources.


Expectations (prognosis) ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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First Trimester Bleeding does not always Predict Miscarriage
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...anxiety and worry as this is the time period when most miscarriages occur.  The American... Read more »

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The Grief and Loss of Miscarriage
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...even my sister began to tell me their stories of miscarriage.  And it became clear to me that... Read more »

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Abortion, Miscarriage and Breast Cancer Risk
By Beth Brophy , Health Expert

Abortion, Miscarriage and Breast Cancer Risk. Call me fatalistic, but I have never believed... Read more »

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Pre-term Labor – What You Need to Know
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

..."high risk" because you have already had a couple of miscarriages and then difficulty getting... Read more »

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Headache Stay Gone for Headaches and Migraines - Beware
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...may have on the muscles of the uterus may cause a miscarriage. Therefore nettle's aerial parts... Read more »

Health Guide

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Diagnosis
...heavy bleeding is unknown, but a number of conditions can cause menorrhagia or contribute to the risk:Miscarriage. An isolated instance of heavy bleeding usually after the period due date may be... Read more »
What Causes Depression?
...depression during pregnancy may pose a risk for later language and behavior problems in the child later on.Miscarriage. Miscarriage poses a very high risk for depression, particularly in the first... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
...a woman conceives with an IUD in place, however, there is a higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. Click the icon to see an image of an ectopic pregnancy.If the IUD is removed right... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Complications
...infant.Certain strains of E. coli can increase the risk for complications during pregnancy, including miscarriage or premature delivery, even if pyelonephritis does not develop.Infants of women... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on cancer, neurological disorders and other health conditions
...of Exercise on PregnancyModerate exercise in healthy pregnant women does not increase the risk for miscarriage, preterm labor, or rupture of the membrane. Not exercising increases the risk for... Read more »

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