Patient's question:
I and my boyfriend are both young. A few weeks ago, we had sex. My period has been unstable, and I'm very afraid of getting pregnant. How long should I avoid pregnancy after a molar pregnancy at least?Doctor's answer:
During early pregnancy, abnormal differentiation and cell division of trophoblast cells on the placental villi cause the villi to form bubbles of varying sizes. Small ones are barely visible, while large ones resemble fingers. The bubbles are connected by thin stalks, forming a-like cluster similar to grapes. This condition is known as gestational trophoblastic disease, or hydatidiform mole.Gestational trophoblastic disease is a benign condition, but if a patient does not seek medical attention until the late stage, it may severely worsen and develop into cancer. During and after the treatment for gestational trophoblastic disease, hCG levels are crucial indicators for monitoring.