A hydatidiform mole is a group of abnormal cells in the uterus that can cause false positive pregnancy tests. They can become cancerous and require immediate removal. In rare cases, a woman can have both a hydatidiform mole and a regular pregnancy. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, and abnormal vaginal bleeding.
A hydatidiform mole is a group of abnormal cells that develop in the uterus. The mole can cause false positive pregnancy tests, leading a woman to believe she is pregnant, and hydatidiform moles are not uncommon. Most miscarry if they aren’t discovered sooner, but in some cases, the cells can burrow into the side of the uterus and become cancerous. The state of having a hydatidiform mole is sometimes known as a molar pregnancy.
In a partial molar pregnancy, an egg is fertilized normally, but the cells around it develop into fluid-filled blisters instead of a placenta. The fertilized egg can develop into an embryo, but the embryo will not survive. In a complete molar pregnancy, an egg that lacks a nucleus is fertilized by sperm and develops a group of abnormal cells with no embryo inside. In both cases, the hormones associated with pregnancy increase and the uterus begins to enlarge, as if expanding to accommodate an embryo.
An ultrasound examination can diagnose a hydatidiform mole. Your doctor will usually recommend an immediate procedure to remove the cells so they don’t have a chance to turn cancerous. While this procedure could be described as an abortion, it is important to note that a hydatidiform mole is not a pregnancy and has no chance of developing into a fetus. While women may want to wait to see if she miscarries, this is not advised, as it can increase the risk of developing cancer.
In some rare cases, it is possible for a woman to have a hydatidiform mole and a regular pregnancy, in a form of twinning. In these cases, the normal pregnancy can be carried to term, with the birth of the mole when the mother delivers the baby. There may be some special precautions to take during and after pregnancy that a doctor can discuss with a patient if it becomes apparent that she is carrying both a normal fetus and a hydatidiform mole.
Some women may not realize they have a hydatidiform mole until they experience symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. In some cases, molar cells may be left behind after a pregnancy or miscarriage, later leading to the development of cancer. Women who think they may be pregnant should always make an appointment with a doctor for a thorough checkup, in the interest of starting prenatal care and managing problems such as molar or tubal pregnancies.
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