What complications are associated with molar pregnancy?
After surgery or a miscarriage, the molar pregnancy might occasionally leave some components in your uterus.
An invasive mole, also known as abnormal cells growing into the muscular layer around your uterus, may develop if this does place. Less than 15% of people who have had a molar pregnancy removed experience this uncommon complication.
Other potential complications of a molar pregnancy include:
- Sepsis is an infection of the blood.
- Infection in the womb.
- Very high blood pressure, or preeclampsia.
- (Very low blood pressure) Shock.
How is a molar pregnancy treated?
The removal of a molar pregnancy is necessary since it can lead to major consequences.
In most cases, molar pregnancies must be removed surgically. Dilation and curettage (D&C) is the medical procedure used to remove any abnormal tissue from your uterus. You receive general anesthesia so that you won’t experience pain during the procedure.
A hysterectomy, or surgical removal of your uterus, may occasionally be required to manage a molar pregnancy.