Early symptoms of incomplete hydatidiform mole

Early symptoms of an incomplete hydatidiform mole may include irregular vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, severe vomiting during pregnancy, and other abnormalities. At this time, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition. An incomplete hydatidiform mole is an abnormal pregnancy that requires timely diagnosis and intervention to prevent further complications.

1. Irregular vaginal bleeding

Common early manifestations of incomplete hydatidiform mole are irregular vaginal bleeding, which is often dark brown. The amount of bleeding may be small, but it may also be heavy. If you find abnormal vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, you should seek medical attention immediately. The appearance of this symptom is related to the abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic cells and the destruction of blood vessels during the formation of hydatidiform mole. Doctors usually use ultrasound examinations and serum HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) tests to help clarify the diagnosis.

2. Hyperemesis gravidarum or persistent nausea and vomiting

Due to the abnormal increase of HCG levels in the body caused by incomplete hydatidiform mole, it can cause severe pregnancy reactions beyond the normal pregnancy range, such as obvious nausea, vomiting, and even inability to eat normally. If the nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy is too severe and far exceeds the daily pregnancy reaction pattern, you also need to go to the hospital for further examination.

3. Lower abdominal distension and pain or abnormal uterine enlargement

Some patients may feel lower abdominal distension and pain or even mild cramping pain due to the growth of abnormal tissue in the uterus or uterine fluid accumulation. Some patients with incomplete hydatidiform mole have a uterus that is not in line with the gestational age and may appear too large or too small for the gestational age. Doctors may discover such abnormalities through physical examinations during prenatal checkups.

4. Other possible symptoms

A small number of patients may experience anemia, dizziness and other symptoms. These symptoms are often related to bleeding and hormone disorders in the body, and may also cause discomfort due to increased metabolic burden on the body.

Treatment methods and suggestions

Once the above symptoms occur, you should go to the hospital for examination immediately. Doctors usually perform ultrasound examinations, serum HCG tests, and diagnostic curettage to determine the cause. Once an incomplete hydatidiform mole is diagnosed, common treatments include:

- Uterine curettage: Vacuum aspiration to remove abnormal tissue from the uterus, a standard approach to treating hydatidiform mole.

-Postoperative follow-up: Serum HCG levels should be checked regularly after uterine curettage to ensure that they gradually decrease to normal values ​​to exclude residual tissue and the risk of malignant transformation.

-Further treatment: If residual tissue or invasive hydatidiform mole is present, chemotherapy intervention may be required, which will be determined by the doctor based on the course of the disease.

Timely diagnosis and treatment can effectively prevent hydatidiform mole from developing into malignant trophoblastic diseases (such as choriocarcinoma). It is recommended that women of childbearing age have regular prenatal checkups and seek medical attention promptly if abnormal symptoms occur during pregnancy.