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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is A Molar Pregnancy

Health Encyclopedia: Hydatidiform Mole

Alternative Names

Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancy


Prevention

Adequate nutrition may reduce the risk.


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Health Guide

Human placental lactogen
...insufficient) placenta function. HPL values are decreased with: toxemia aborting molar pregnancy (see hydatidiform mole) choriocarcinoma ... Read more »
Hydatidiform mole
Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancy Treatment If your doctor suspects a molar pregnancy, a suction curettage (D and C) may be performed. A... Read more »
Hydatidiform mole
...beginning of a pregnancy. See also: Choriocarcinoma Alternative Names Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancy Causes, incidence, and risk factors A hydatidiform mole... Read more »
Hydatidiform mole
Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancy Symptoms Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy during the first trimester Nausea and vomiting, may be... Read more »
Gestational trophoblastic disease
...baby (embryo). In approximately 50% of cases of choriocarcinoma, the woman had a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy). Nearly one-fourth of choriocarcinomas occur after pregnancy has resulted... Read more »

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