How long to use contraception after hydatidiform mole surgery

Speaking of pregnancy, it is something that most female compatriots have experienced, but pregnancy is not that simple. Among them, hydatidiform mole and ectopic pregnancy are abnormal pregnancies. The common symptoms of these two are abdominal pain and bleeding. Therefore, pregnancy examinations are very important, because if they are not handled in time, the pregnant mother may even be in danger of life. After the operation, it is necessary to recuperate before getting pregnant again. Let's talk about how long to use contraception after hydatidiform mole surgery?

Hydatidiform mole is a disease caused by an abnormal fertilized egg. There is no fetus in the uterine cavity, only multiple grape-shaped blisters, so it is called "hydatidiform mole". According to statistics, about 10-15% of patients with hydatidiform mole will develop malignant transformation. The common method to check whether it is malignant is to do a pregnancy test. However, if the patient with hydatidiform mole does not use contraception after surgery, once she becomes pregnant and does a urine test, it will be difficult to determine whether the patient has a malignant hydatidiform mole or is pregnant. So, how many years should I use contraception after hydatidiform mole surgery?

After systematic treatment of hydatidiform mole, attention should be paid to regular relevant examinations in the hospital to prevent accidents. According to most medical records, after the hydatidiform mole is cured, normal pregnancy and full-term delivery are possible without worrying about loss of fertility. As for when to get pregnant after recovery, it should be determined based on the specific circumstances. In the past, the principle was to get pregnant after two years of contraception, but if you are older or eager to get pregnant, the interval can be shortened to six months to a year as long as your physical condition permits and there are no signs of recurrence. However, if the interval is relatively short, you should pay attention to checking the embryo development after pregnancy so that any abnormalities can be discovered early and corresponding measures can be taken.

It should be noted that the interval between pregnancies must also be based on the nature of the patient's hydatidiform mole. If the hydatidiform mole is malignant and has undergone a relatively long period of chemotherapy, it will require a longer period of observation and the interval will be relatively longer. The main methods of observation are ultrasound examination and serum chorionic gonadotropin measurement. You can only get pregnant again when you are sure there are no signs of recurrence. As long as it is a malignant hydatidiform mole, a certain amount of patience is required and it is not advisable to get pregnant in a short period of time.