What causes black vaginal discharge during pregnancy?

As a woman, it is normal for vaginal discharge to occur. However, it is an abnormal condition if leucorrhea of ​​different colors or shapes is secreted due to reproductive organ diseases caused by some reasons. Especially during pregnancy, the amount of vaginal discharge of pregnant women will increase than usual. When the vaginal discharge is abnormal, such as black vaginal discharge, it is an alarm for disease and we should be prepared.

If a pregnant woman has abnormal leucorrhea, the most likely causes are insects and fungi.

1. Trichomonas infection, which is transmitted directly or indirectly through bathtubs, towels, swimming pools, toilets, clothes, medical equipment, etc. The amount of leucorrhea increases and is gray-yellow, thin, foamy, occasionally bloody or purulent, with a fishy smell, accompanied by vulvar itching or a crawling sensation, or burning, pain, and soreness. If the urethra is also infected, there will be symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and hematuria. If you have the above symptoms, you should go to the hospital for examination. If Trichomonas is found in the vaginal secretions, it can be confirmed as Trichomonas.

2. Fungal properties. It is transmitted through contact. In the acute stage, the amount of leucorrhea increases and appears white like bean curd or curd. The vulva is extremely itchy, starting from the inside of the labia minora and then spreading to the vulva, seriously affecting work and sleep, sometimes accompanied by burning pain, and may cause frequent urination, dysuria and pain when urinating. People who use antibiotics for a long time and those with diabetes are more likely to develop this disease. If you have the above symptoms and Candida albicans is found after examination, you can be diagnosed with fungal infection. It should be completely cured before delivery, otherwise the newborn may be infected and prone to thrush. It should be noted that even if the amount of leucorrhea increases under normal circumstances, you should pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and wash it with warm water 1-2 times a day; underwear should be made of soft, breathable cotton fabrics and should be dried in the sun after washing.

In short, as a pregnant woman, you must always pay attention to various changes in yourself. If there is something unusual about your leucorrhea, especially if it is black, do not ignore it and go to the hospital to see a gynecologist for examination in time. Early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid irreversible consequences due to one's own carelessness.