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Thought to be caused by a problem with the genetic information transmitted between an egg and sperm, molar pregnancy can develop during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Molar Pregnancy Facts
An abnormal egg that has no genetic information is fertilized by a sperm. In this case the sperm’s chromosomes duplicate and develop into a complete mole.
A normal egg is fertilized by two sperm. This cell mass has a high likelihood of developing into a partial mole.Some factors are known to increase the chance of having a molar pregnancy. These include:
- If you are over 31 years of age, the risk increases.
- If you’ve had two or more cases of molar pregnancy, your chances of getting another case of molar pregnancy are greater.
- A history of miscarriages.
- A diet that is low in carotene. Women who have low carotene levels or Vitamin A deficiencies have a higher risk of developing a complete molar pregnancy.
One out of every 1,000 women with early pregnancy symptoms will experience a molar pregnancy.
If you have had one or more molar pregnancies without complications, your risk of having another is between 1% and 2%.