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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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Symptoms
In most cases molar pregnancy brings on the same symptoms as a woman going through her first trimester of pregnancy. This can include a missed period, tenderness in the breasts, fatigue, the need to urinate more often and morning sickness.
In addition to these signs of pregnancy, you may also experience:
- Vaginal discharge of grape shaped tissue. This is the most characteristic of the symptoms of molar pregnancy.
- Vaginal bleeding.
- A uterus that seems uncharacteristically large for the length of the pregnancy.
- Severe nausea and vomiting.
- Signs of hyperthyroidism, including fatigue, increased heart rate, weight loss, and intolerance to heat, sweating, irritability, anxiety, muscle weakness and thyroid enlargement.
- Pelvic discomfort.
If you have any of these signs, you will want to see your doctor as soon as possible. While any one of these symptoms can be a sign of a number of health issues, further testing and an exam will confirm the actual cause.