Pink discharge during early pregnancy

Discharge from the vagina of a pregnant woman is a phenomenon that requires examination by the attending gynecologist, and in some cases, appropriate treatment. They can be of various colors, consistencies, odorless or odorless. In this article, we will focus on pink discharge in early pregnancy.

Introduction to the problem

With the onset of pregnancy, colossal changes occur in a woman's body. The expectant mother herself may not yet guess about her position. However, all of her physiological mechanisms have already begun to rebuild to the new regime. Some changes associated with the new state may alert her a little.

These phenomena include the appearance of unusual pink vaginal discharge. They quite often occur in pregnant women in the early stages of gestation and in the overwhelming majority of cases are not threatening. Pink discharge may appear as a result of microcracks formed on the walls of the vaginal mucous layer as a result of examination in mirrors, douching. In addition, they occur after active intercourse, as well as during intravaginal ultrasound.

Many pregnant women faced with this problem are worried about why vaginal discharge of a similar nature appeared right now, when not so much time has passed since the moment of fertilization, because such changes did not occur before pregnancy. The answer is simple enough. The hormonal balance of a woman undergoes dramatic changes in the first weeks of intrauterine fetal development. Therefore, the mucous membrane of the vagina and uterus, under the influence of a certain type of hormones, acquire a loose structure. In addition, during this period, there is a significant increase in the number of capillaries, which can be easily damaged even with the slightest mechanical stress.

Every woman, having learned about her interesting situation, should carefully observe what happens to her body. In most cases, pink vaginal discharge during early pregnancy may be normal. They should not panic the pregnant woman.

However, if the expectant mother notices some unusual discharge in herself, she should inform the doctor supervising the pregnancy about it.

Characteristics of discharge during pregnancy

The appearance in a pregnant woman of discharge of a different nature may indicate some kind of inflammatory process. At the same time, the expectant mother notes the appearance of discomfort in the urogenital zone, which manifests itself in the form of itching, burning, pulling pain, urinary disorders or the occurrence of negative phenomena after visiting the toilet. The nature of the vaginal discharge can tell about which infectious agent caused the appearance of such phenomena:

light yellow discharge with mucus is characteristic before gonorrhea;
watery, offensive with a greenish tinge appear with trichomoniasis;
curdled are characteristic of candidiasis;
creamy discharge with a "fishy" odor occurs with gardnerellosis.

Pink discharge at a short period of pregnancy is evidence of successful implantation of the ovum. Many pregnant women note that they have a small pale pink vaginal discharge on those days of the month when the expected menstruation was supposed to begin (in case of non-pregnancy). This does not pose a danger to the expectant mother and her baby. A similar sign in this case is an indicator of a shift in endocrine balance.

Pregnancy manifestations of this nature usually pass quickly and should not frighten a woman, unless, of course, they are combined with pain in the lower abdomen and lower back. In most cases, pink vaginal discharge is an indicator that the ovum has been implanted into the endometrium. This stage of intrauterine development can last 1 to 2 weeks after conception.

During this period, women who presume pregnancy should give up hot baths, sexual intercourse, excessive physical and psycho-emotional stress.

However, the expectant mother should notify the doctor who monitors the pregnancy about the presence of such discharge. In this case, the gynecologist will prescribe a number of examinations, the results of which will give a complete picture of the woman's hormonal background. If the specialist thinks that some of the indicators do not correspond to the norm, he will prescribe treatment with a hormonal drug. Thanks to this, the pregnancy will be saved.

During pregnancy, mucous discharge of pink color may appear. This may indicate the development of candidiasis or thrush. Expectant mothers often suffer from this ailment in the early and late stages of gestation. In this case, antifungal drugs are prescribed to a pregnant woman, taking into account the duration of pregnancy.

Pink brown

In most cases, scanty vaginal discharge of a pale pink color does not pose a big threat to the health of the expectant mother and her baby, in contrast to discharge that has brownish blotches. A woman in early pregnancy may notice the appearance of a brown impurity in pink discharge. This may indicate the development of placental abruption. A similar symptom is a reason for immediate seeking qualified medical help, since in this situation there is a real threat of spontaneous abortion.

Concomitant pathological signs can be pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, an increase in the intensity of secretions, which gradually acquire a bright red hue.

Delay in providing appropriate care for placental abruption can end very badly. Also, pink-brown discharge can be a sign of a frozen pregnancy. In this case, there may be no other symptoms.

An ectopic pregnancy can cause a pink discharge with a brown tint. It is characterized by the implantation of the ovum not into the uterine cavity, but into the mucous layer of the fallopian tubes. In this case, the embryo will develop and grow. The threat of this condition lies in the fact that with an increase in size, the fetus exerts tremendous pressure on the walls of the fallopian tubes, which will inevitably lead to their rupture and the development of bleeding in a woman, which can threaten her life. This condition is considered terminal, it is dangerous, the woman needs emergency assistance.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy:

red-pink spotting;
lower abdominal pain;
general malaise;
loss of consciousness.

When should i see a doctor?

It is urgent to notify the attending gynecologist in the presence of such symptoms:

pink vaginal discharge appeared as a result of intense physical activity, taking a hot bath, or due to severe stress;
they gradually acquired a brown tint or even turned red;
the intensity of discharge of pinkish discharge increases;
vaginal discharge has a pungent odor;
the appearance of discharge is accompanied by an increase in the general body temperature, genital itching and burning, pain in the lower abdomen and in the lumbar region;
more frequent urination, during the discharge of urine, the pregnant woman feels pain.

Conclusion

Pinkish discharge during pregnancy can result from a variety of factors. Most of them relate to obstetric and gynecological pathology. Among the reasons for the appearance of such changes are the physiological processes that accompany pregnancy at the very beginning. Only a doctor can give a qualified assessment of this situation, who, based on the results of a gynecological examination and data from diagnostic studies, will make a final decision on the advisability of prescribing a specific therapy. This is the only way to determine the root cause of the appearance of pink discharge from the vagina, which can be one of the following conditions: