Timing of subsequent pregnancy following treatment of molar pregnancy

• Published in: Gynecologic and obstetric investigation Vol. 48; no. 4; p. 251
• Main Authors: Young, R L, Sangi-Haghpeykar, H, Thomakos, N, Miller, H J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland 01-01-1999
• Subjects: Female; Gynecology; Humans; Hydatidiform Mole; Medical Oncology; Pregnancy; Societies, Medical; Surveys and Questionnaires; Time Factors
• ISSN: 0378-7346
• DOI: 10.1159/000010193

To assess the practice habits and recommendations of members of American Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (ASGO) dealing with follow-up management of molar pregnancy.
A questionnaire was mailed to ASGO members requesting their recommended waiting period for subsequent pregnancy following treatment of molar pregnancy. Year of Fellowship completion was determined for each respondent.
Only 36.8% still recommended the traditionally accepted 12-month waiting period, and 31.3% recommended 6 months. The trend was toward shorter waiting periods among younger, more recently trained oncologists, although differences were not statistically significant.
It appears time to review the recommendation of a 12-month waiting period. A reduction of at least down to 6 months may be appropriate, but needs further investigation.