Molar pregnancy

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By Mayo Clinic staff

If you've had a molar pregnancy, talk to your health care provider before conceiving again. He or she may recommend waiting for six months to one year before trying to become pregnant. During any subsequent pregnancies, your health care provider may do early ultrasounds to monitor your condition and offer reassurance of normal development.

References
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