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 m anagement of molar pregnancy. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was ma i led to ASGO members requesting their recommended waiting period for subse quent pregnancy following treatment of molar pregnancy. Year of Fellowship completion was determined for each respondent. Results: Only 36.8% still re commended the traditionally accepted 12-month waiting period, and 31.3% rec ommended 6 months. The trend was toward shorter waiting periods among young er, more recently trained oncologists, although differences were not statis tically significant. Conclusion: It appears time to review the recommendati on of a 12-month waiting period, A reduction of at least down to 6 months m ay be appropriate, but needs further investigation. Copyright (C) 1999 S.Ka rger AG, Basel.