The appearance of smearing vaginal discharge can scare almost every expectant mother. They usually appear suddenly and can even develop against the background of complete well-being. This article will tell you in more detail about the appearance of spotting discharge from the genital tract in women in early pregnancy.
Causes
In the event of smearing vaginal discharge, a pregnant woman, first of all, should pay attention to their color. So, the appearance of a vaginal secretion, which has a pinkish tint, in the very first weeks of pregnancy can be a completely physiological phenomenon. Such discharge may indicate that the fertilized egg begins to actively develop.
The appearance of small, bloody spotting discharge on the 6-8th day from the moment of conception may indicate implantation. This event is characterized by the fixation of the fertilized egg to the wall of the uterus.
Very often, the appearance of such a reddish "daub" causes a real panic in women. This is evidenced by numerous reviews of women on the Internet. They describe the appearance of spotting bleeding from the genital tract, which usually occurs at the end of the first week after unprotected intercourse. As a rule, the appearance of such discharge occurs without abdominal pain.
The first weeks of pregnancy are very important. If for some reason the fertilized egg cannot “take root”, then it will simply die. Violation of implantation to the uterine wall is also dangerous by termination of the further course of pregnancy.
The appearance of smearing vaginal discharge at the very beginning of pregnancy may also be associated with certain hormonal changes. During pregnancy, the course of the usual menstrual cycles is disrupted. A corpus luteum appears in a woman's body, which synthesizes progesterone. Under his active influence, the development of specific changes begins.
Progesterone also affects the epithelium of the genital tract. This contributes to the fact that the cells begin to actively exfoliate and mix with vaginal secretions. Such changes can also contribute to the appearance of spotting discharge.
It should be noted that in this case, all the symptoms that have arisen are temporary. The hormonal background will gradually change, which will lead to the disappearance of the appeared "daub".
In some cases, the appearance of smearing discharge from the genital tract is a completely harmless symptom. Spontaneous detachment of a fertilized egg from the uterine wall can also lead to its development. This situation is also called spontaneous miscarriage.
Under the influence of certain reasons, a fertilized egg is rejected, which is accompanied by the development of bleeding. Its severity can be different.
If the bleeding is insignificant, then in this case, the woman may have only moderate spotting. In this case, she should immediately consult a doctor. Often there are situations when first there is a "daub" from the genital tract, which after a short period of time turns into massive bleeding.
Mechanical damage can also lead to the appearance of smearing secretions. The epithelium lining the female genital organs is very delicate and easily injured. So, the development of smearing vaginal discharge in early pregnancy is often promoted by:
- having sex;
- conducting a gynecological examination;
- inaccurate administration of vaginal medicinal suppositories (suppositories);
- performing a transvaginal ultrasound examination;
- douching in violation of the correct technique for its implementation.
What to do if it occurs?
In the very first weeks, when very little time has passed since the moment of conception, it is quite easy to confuse the "late" menstruation and the characteristic changes in the first weeks of an already onset pregnancy. You can help to understand the cause of the violations that have arisen in such a situation with the help of a pregnancy test or by contacting a doctor.
A woman who deliberately does not plan pregnancy may not pay attention to the appearance of smearing discharge in her. This contributes to the fact that she finds out about her pregnancy late enough. Usually such news comes as a complete surprise to her.
When spotting discharge appears, first of all, two points should be remembered:
- when was the last menstruation, and whether there is a delay in menstruation;
- whether there was unprotected intercourse.
If there is indeed a delay in menstruation, and there was unprotected intercourse, you should check for pregnancy. In case a woman is sure that pregnancy is doubtful, she should definitely see a gynecologist. The doctor will be able to dispel any doubts about pregnancy, as well as determine the real cause of the spotting discharge that has appeared.
Women who know for sure that they are expecting a baby and are faced with the problem of smearing discharge should definitely be examined by a gynecologist. Moreover, you should not hesitate in seeking medical help.
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