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| Name: lindalu | Date: Feb 14th, 2008 1:15 AM |
| I hope this helps]]]]]]]]] A molar pregnancy, also called gestational trophoblastic disease, is an abnormality of the placenta caused by a problem at fertilization. In a molar pregnancy, the early placenta develops into a fast-growing mass of cysts (hydatidiform mole) in the uterus. Molar pregnancy is a type of miscarriage complicated by a noncancerous (benign) tumor. There are two types of molar pregnancies: * With a complete mole, there is only abnormal placental tissue and no embryo. * With a partial mole, there is abnormal placental tissue and development of at least some embryonic tissue. Molar pregnancy is uncommon, occurring in about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies in the United States. You are at increased risk of a molar pregnancy if you're older than age 40. The incidence is somewhat higher in people of East Asian descent. Signs and symptoms of a molar pregnancy include: * Vaginal bleeding * Severe nausea and vomiting * Abdominal or pelvic cramps * High blood pressure ↑ |
