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Hydatidiform mole: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Seek emergency care for very heavy bleeding, fainting, severe weakness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, a seizure, or a sudden severe headache with weakness or visual changes.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical advice if you develop:

    • Bleeding that is increasing rather than settling
    • Fever, chills, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
    • Worsening pelvic or abdominal pain
    • Repeated vomiting or difficulty keeping fluids down
    • A racing heartbeat, shaking, or feeling unusually hot
    • A new positive pregnancy test during follow-up

    If you are currently pregnant and pass grape-like sacs or tissue, contact urgent pregnancy care.

    Keep the tissue only if the service advises you to do so.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Keep all routine hCG appointments and contact your treatment service if you cannot attend.

    Routine monitoring is essential but is not usually an emergency.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • has noticed a lump, a mole that has changed, or unexplained weight loss

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hydatidiform mole. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.