Timing of subsequent pregnancy following treatment of molar pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the practice habits and recommendations of members of American Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (ASGO) dealing with follow-up management of molar pregnancy.


METHODS
A questionnaire was mailed to ASGO members requesting their recommended waiting period for subsequent pregnancy following treatment of molar pregnancy. Year of Fellowship completion was determined for each respondent.


RESULTS
Only 36.8% still recommended the traditionally accepted 12-month waiting period, and 31.3% recommended 6 months. The trend was toward shorter waiting periods among younger, more recently trained oncologists, although differences were not statistically significant.


CONCLUSIONS
It appears time to review the recommendation of a 12-month waiting period. A reduction of at least down to 6 months may be appropriate, but needs further investigation.
Young
R L
RL
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. ronaldy@bcm.tmc.edu
Sangi-Haghpeykar
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H
Thomakos
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Miller
H J
HJ
D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole; D008495:Medical Oncology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012955:Societies, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors