Pink discharge in early pregnancy

Such phenomenon as pink discharge, appearing at early stages of pregnancy, is not uncommon. At the same time, the reasons for their appearance are very diverse. Let's take a closer look at the case in which such a phenomenon is not a violation, and when it is necessary to contact a doctor when pink discharge appears in the early stages.

In what cases, light pink discharge in the early stages of pregnancy is not a symptom of the disease?

In the first trimester, about 80% of all pregnant women note the presence of such secretions. The main reason for their appearance is the increased sensitivity of the reproductive organs of a woman, and an increase in their blood supply. That is why, after an intravaginal ultrasound or after a violent sex, women notice the appearance of a small amount of discharge of pink hue. As a rule, in this case, their appearance is not accompanied by other symptoms (traumatic pain, deterioration of general well-being). They disappear themselves, with what also suddenly, as they appeared.

Many women, being in the position, notice the appearance of pink discharge in the early stages of pregnancy, directly at a time when they had previously had periods. Such phenomena are caused, first of all, by hormonal reorganization in the body. In this case, quite often such discharges are accompanied by the same sensations as during menstruation (mild traction pain in the lower back, in the lower abdomen). Moreover, in some cases, when the girl does not know about the pregnancy, she takes them for a month. However, the subsequent increase in the volume of secretions, as in menstruation, does not occur, which causes the girl to think about the reason for their appearance.

The appearance of pink discharge during pregnancy - the reason will turn to the doctor?

Ideally, when the girl is all concerned about her questions about the current pregnancy, seeks medical advice. But not everyone does that. Many, especially those who carry the second and subsequent children, are confident in their experience or rely on the fact that everything will pass by itself.

In the case of pink secretions, the alarm must be beaten already when the volume is so large that the hygiene pad is replaced every hour. Such a symptom may be one of the first signs of the onset of a spontaneous abortion or evidence of a threat of abortion.

So, quite often brownish-pink discharge, appearing in the early stages of pregnancy (after 15-16 weeks), can be a sign of a slight detachment of the formed placenta. The brown color is attached directly to the blood. In such cases, hospitalization of the pregnant woman is necessary.

The appearance of yellow-pink discharge in the early stages of pregnancy can be caused by the presence of infection in the reproductive organs. In this case, it is necessary to conduct a laboratory test that will help to pinpoint the pathogen and prescribe the correct treatment. In the treatment of such diseases, antibacterial drugs are often prescribed, the use of which is unacceptable at the beginning of pregnancy. Therefore, treatment is often delayed until 20-22 weeks.

Thus, the appearance of discharge of pink color is the reason for contacting a doctor. After all, only an expert is able to correctly distinguish the norm from a violation, and prescribe a treatment. At the same time, the pregnant woman should not in any way hope that this phenomenon will disappear on its own. In this case, she endangers the health of not only the future little child, but her own.