A molar pregnancy cannot sustain itself and should be removed at the earliest. This is so as the embryo does not develop into a child in this type of pregnancy. In fact, the fetus and placenta quickly grow in the form of a benign or non-cancerous tumor. If the condition is left untreated, it may lead to severe risks to the health of the mother and may even turn into a rare type of cancer, and may cause severe bleeding that may cause death.
Types:
There are two types of molar pregnancies, which are:
Causes:
A molar pregnancy could develop due to the following reasons:
Risk factors:
The following factors could increase the risk of developing a molar pregnancy:
The following symptoms may be noticed in a woman having a molar pregnancy:
A molar pregnancy cannot be continued as a viable pregnancy. The abnormal placenta tissue must be removed to prevent complications. This may be done in the following ways:
Medical termination:
It is not preferred to terminate a molar pregnancy through medicines due to the longer time taken, a need for continuous monitoring, and the requirement for regular follow-ups.
However, if a molar pregnancy has been detected early and the patient favors medicinal treatment, medical termination may be performed.
A medicine known as methotrexate is given in the form of an injection as a single dose.
The HCG levels are monitored before and after the procedure. If the levels fail to decrease after the first dose, a second dose may be required.
An ultrasound is performed to confirm the termination of the pregnancy.
Surgical treatments:
A: Dilation and curettage (D & C):
B. Hysterectomy:
The complications following a molar pregnancy termination may include the following:
The cost of molar pregnancy termination using medications is approximately INR 2,000 to INR 3,000.
The cost of a surgical procedure performed to treat molar pregnancy in Mumbai is between INR 25,000 to INR 40,000.
The cost of a surgical procedure performed to treat molar pregnancy in Delhi is between INR 22,000 to INR 38,000.
The cost of a surgical procedure performed to treat molar pregnancy in Bangalore is between INR 22,000 to INR 38,000.
The cost of a surgical procedure performed to treat molar pregnancy in Chennai is between INR 20,000 to INR 35,000.