The gestational trophoblastic disease occurs as a group of rare tumors causing abnormal growth of cells inside the women's uterus. The common types of gestational trophoblastic disease are hydatiform mole, invasive mole, choriocarcinoma, placental site trophoblastic tumor, and epitheloid trophoblastic tumor. There is abnormal vaginal bleeding, severe nausea, and uterus being larger than the expected level. They are treated by undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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No gestational sac on ultrasound. Should I abort?
Query: Hello doctor, I had LMP 40 days back and positive pregnancy report but after six weeks, ultrasound mass is there but no gestational sac. The doctor has advised to go for abortion. I am confused. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many scenarios in addition to normal healthy pregnancy in early pregnancy like missed miscarriage (baby died or did not get heart beat), ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy growth outside normal location in female body where it is harmful to both mother and developin... Read Full »
Do I have to continue Primolut after doing D and C?
Query: Hi doctor, I had D and C before a month and I bled for five to six days after that. I was given Xamic for three days and Primolut N for 21 days. I had brownish discharge 18 days after my D and C and then had bleeding for seven days. I am still spotting. My hCG three days prior to periods came 21 and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per me you should discontinue tablet Primolut (Norethisterone) as you have already taken for 21 days. After 7 to 10 days you will have normal periods. Now you do not need any hormonal tablets. If you have any abnormal bleeding in next per... Read Full »