Is it okay to get pregnant with teratoma

Teratomas may cause severe hemorrhage and even endanger the patient's life. Early diagnosis and early treatment are important for teratomas. It is not suitable to conceive at this time. Teratomas are mainly manifested as abdominal masses. Of course, there may be other symptoms, but abdominal masses are the main symptom, and other symptoms are relatively rare. Teratomas may become malignant, so early diagnosis and treatment are even more important. We cannot simply think that this is a benign tumor that does no harm to the body. There is no difference between early and late treatment. So is it good to get pregnant with a teratoma?

The first step is to perform an ultrasound examination, which is a common examination method in obstetrics and gynecology. It can determine the location of the teratoma and make a preliminary diagnosis of the disease so that further examinations can be carried out to determine whether the lesion is benign or malignant, so as to prepare for surgery. At the same time, CT imaging examinations can be combined for confirmation. It is convenient to diagnose whether pregnancy is possible after surgery.

The next step is to conduct a pathological examination, which is the gold standard for the diagnosis of teratoma. It can also diagnose the benign and malignant nature of the lesion. Differentiating the benign and malignant nature of the disease is an important step, which can provide a basis for the choice of surgery. It can also provide a certain reference value for the length of postoperative radiotherapy. It is impossible to conceive within a certain period of time after radiotherapy, which can easily cause fetal malformations.

The best step is to undergo surgery. Depending on whether the cancer is benign or malignant, it is determined whether the adnexa and uterus need to be removed. Regardless of whether the cancer is benign or malignant, radiotherapy is required after surgery. This helps prevent recurrence and has a certain therapeutic effect. Follow-up examinations are required on time after surgery. Pregnancy cannot be achieved within a certain period of time.

Teratoma may recur, so it is necessary to have regular checkups. At the same time, before treatment, do not do strenuous exercise to avoid bleeding and other problems that endanger the patient's life. It is most important to treat teratoma with medication in a timely manner. It is only possible to conceive after one to two years after teratoma surgery.