Bleeding for 20 days during early pregnancy

At 20 days of pregnancy, you are in the early stages of pregnancy. Pregnant women at this time are most prone to problems. If they are not careful, miscarriage is likely to occur. Therefore, pregnant women must be very careful in the early stages of pregnancy. So, what is the reason for bleeding for 20 days in early pregnancy? Why is there a little bleeding 20 days into pregnancy? If you don’t know, please read this.

What is early pregnancy bleeding?

Bleeding in early pregnancy is also called early pregnancy spotting, which refers to the appearance of a small amount of pink secretions in the vagina within 12 weeks of pregnancy, similar to bleeding before or after the menstrual period. The bleeding may be pink, bright red, or dark brown in color. About 1/4 of pregnant women will experience varying degrees of spotting in the early stages of pregnancy, and about half of those with spotting will eventually suffer a miscarriage.

Bleeding in early pregnancy is related to factors such as cervical disease, ectopic pregnancy, and hydatidiform mole. Bleeding in early pregnancy is often a sign of danger. If you experience intermittent lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, do not ignore it and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

What is the cause of bleeding for 20 days in early pregnancy?

In the early stages of pregnancy, the fertilized egg is not stable when it implants. Miscarriage may occur if the pregnant mother suffers from a chronic disease, or has congenital or acquired defects in the growth and development of the uterus, problems with the human immune system, viral infections, or is too busy, has too much work pressure, has too intense sexual intercourse, is affected by external forces, or takes medication improperly. When a pregnant woman has a miscarriage, it can cause vaginal bleeding.

There are three main reasons for early pregnancy bleeding:

1. Cervical disease

If a pregnant woman has cervical disease causing erosion before pregnancy, or has existing cervical polyps, then during pregnancy it is very likely that changes in growth hormone will cause the surface capillaries to rupture and bleed. Therefore, if a pregnant woman has vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, a cervical examination should be performed.

2. Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy can also cause bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy, because the embryo implants outside the uterus and cannot supply enough nutrients to the embryo, causing the slowly growing sperm and egg to combine and cause the walls of the fallopian tubes to swell, which can lead to wall ruptures. Bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy usually occurs at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy, accompanied by severe abdominal pain or intra-abdominal bleeding.

3. Hydatidiform mole

Pregnant women with hydatidiform mole may also experience pregnancy bleeding, accompanied by severe morning sickness or symptoms such as palpitations. Women who are under 20 or over 35, who have a history of miscarriage or hydatidiform mole, etc. should be careful about whether they will have a hydatidiform mole again.

The article explains in detail what early pregnancy bleeding is and also introduces in detail the causes of early pregnancy bleeding. As a pregnant woman, you'd better observe your body carefully. If you experience bleeding in early pregnancy, you'd better refer to the content in this article carefully so that you can take effective measures in time to deal with it calmly. There may even be severe abdominal pain or shock due to excessive bleeding in the abdominal cavity.

In the early stages of pregnancy, if ultrasound examination cannot detect any signs of an intrauterine embryo, it is necessary to test the human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) in the blood as soon as possible to diagnose the possibility of ectopic pregnancy and take appropriate measures.