What to do if you have teratoma in late pregnancy

Teratoma is a type of ovarian tumor, which is divided into mature teratoma and immature teratoma. Most of the time, it is benign, but a small number of cases are malignant. Early surgery can cure it, and good care is required after the operation. So, what should be done if teratoma occurs in late pregnancy?

Teratoma may cause severe hemorrhage and even endanger the patient's life. The important thing for teratoma is early diagnosis and early treatment. It is not suitable to conceive at this time. Teratoma mainly manifests as abdominal mass. Of course, there may be other symptoms, but abdominal mass is the main symptom, and other symptoms are relatively rare. Teratoma has the possibility of malignant transformation, which makes early diagnosis and treatment more important. It cannot be simply considered that this is a benign tumor that does no harm to the body, and there is no difference between early and late treatment. It can be seen from this that patients with teratoma cannot conceive.
It is best to cure the disease first and then give birth to the child. If it is in the late pregnancy, you should pay more attention to whether the development of teratoma affects the child. If it affects the child, the best step is to perform surgery. Depending on whether it is benign or malignant, determine whether the adnexae and uterus need to be removed. Regardless of whether it is benign or malignant, radiotherapy is required after surgery. This helps prevent recurrence and also has a certain therapeutic effect. At the same time, follow-up examinations are required on time after surgery.
Whether you are pregnant or preparing for pregnancy, you need to have a good mentality. A good mentality is very important. Studies have shown that the mood of pregnant women can directly affect the healthy development of the fetus. You can listen to light music or take a walk.
Make sure the environment is clean and sanitary to avoid infection. After successful pregnancy, you need to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. It is very necessary to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. I wish you a happy body and mind.