PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 1999: Re: molar pregnancy

Re: molar pregnancy - waiting time until next conception

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 23:10:07 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Nicole wrote: >
>I was diagnosed 9-31-98 with a molar pregnancy in my 10th week of
>pregnancy. My HcG levels went down weekly, and fell to zero in two
>months. I am wanting to know in general how long we should wait to
>begin to try to conceive again. My doctor originally told us a year
>from diagnosis. I have heard other women say their doctors say six
>months of being at zero HcG. I have not talked to a doctor (only via a
>nurse) since my D&C. I have an appointment in mid-Feb. and would like
>to come to the appointment with more information. Any medical
>information you can assist me with would be much appreciated!! Thank
>you.
>
>--
>Nicole

Traditionally, we have recommended waiting a year before stopping contraception and becoming pregnant again. Now, more evidence suggests that it is ok to wait 6 months after HCG levels return to zero.

If your doc questions this 6 month number, refer him/her to the latest edition of DeSaia & Creasman's Clinical Gynecologic Oncology.

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.
Sorry, but private e-mails will not be answered -- especially now that I have a new baby to take care of!!

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