Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases | Assoc. Prof. Erkan Elçi

What are Trophoblastic Diseases?

Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) are a group of diseases originating from the trophoblast cells that form the placenta.

Types:

Complete molar pregnancy: All pregnancy tissue is abnormal

Partial molar pregnancy: Partially normal, partially abnormal tissue

Invasive mole: Mole showing invasion into the uterine wall

Choriocarcinoma: Malignant trophoblastic tumor

Placental site trophoblastic tumor: Rare type

- Vacuum curettage: Evacuation of molar pregnancy

Chemotherapy: In malignant trophoblastic tumors

Surgery: Hysterectomy in resistant cases

Beta-hCG monitoring: Regular hormone monitoring after treatment

Trophoblastic tumors respond very well to chemotherapy and cure rates are 90-100%.

Can I get pregnant again after a molar pregnancy?+

Yes, a healthy pregnancy is possible after beta-hCG levels return to normal and an appropriate waiting period has passed.