Management of Molar pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole)

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Molar pregnancies are unusual, and it is likely that you have not heard of them before. We are sorry that your pregnancy will not continue as you had expected, and you are likely to feel sad and anxious. You will have lots of questions about this condition, and the shock of your diagnosis can make it difficult to understand and …

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Management of ectopic pregnancy

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?In normal pregnancy, after the egg has been released from the ovary and fertilized, it travels down the fallopian tube and into the womb (uterus) where it attaches to the lining and continues to develop. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants outside the womb (usually in the fallopian tube) and continues to grow and …

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Investigations for couples with recurrent miscarriage

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We are sorry to hear that you have had a further pregnancy loss. As a result of your history we are now suggesting that we do some additional investigations to see if there is an underlying reason for the miscarriages you have suffered. It is important to realise that even in cases such as yours there is often no underlying …

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Bleeding in early pregnancy

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OverviewYou may have experienced some bleeding and/or pain in the early part of your pregnancy which has resulted in you attending the early pregnancy clinic. This leaflet is to give you some information about the bleeding you may have experienced and what happens next. How common is bleeding in early pregnancy?Bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common with around one in …

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