Brown discharge during pregnancy

During pregnancy, many mothers always have leucorrhea, and some brown secretions flow out of the vagina. This will make many expectant mothers worried and nervous, fearing that there will be problems with the baby in the belly. In fact, there is no need to worry too much about this situation. It can be considered as slight bleeding in the early pregnancy. In addition, vaginal infection cannot be ruled out. In the process of prenatal examination, inform the doctor for reasonable examination.

What is brown discharge during pregnancy?

When a woman has brown discharge after pregnancy, the main reasons for this phenomenon are as follows:

Ectopic pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancy usually causes vaginal bleeding about 40 days after menstruation, often accompanied by dull pain, bloating, and heaviness in the lower abdomen. At this time, a urine pregnancy test may be positive, while an ultrasound examination may not reveal the embryonic sac of pregnancy in the uterine cavity, and abnormal tumors may often be found in the fallopian tube.

Vaginal Trichomonas infection: This infection can easily cause an increase in vaginal discharge, accompanied by a foul odor, and itching of the genitals. It is generally believed that this infection is a type of sexually transmitted disease, which can easily be transmitted between partners. During treatment, the sexual partners must be treated at the same time to prevent cross-infection and achieve a complete cure.

Threatened abortion: The main symptoms are pregnancy bleeding and abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Generally, during the threatened abortion stage, vaginal bleeding is less and abdominal pain is mild. If there is no abnormality in the fetal development, the bleeding will stop after pregnancy preservation treatment and the pregnancy can continue.

Menstruation: It may be a sign of a small amount of menstruation after pregnancy.

Common causes of brown discharge in early pregnancy:

1. Implantation bleeding

It’s a fact that one in four pregnant women will experience light vaginal bleeding (also known as implantation bleeding) during the first week of pregnancy. At this time, brown discharge is generally considered normal. However, if the amount of bleeding increases, you need to tell your doctor immediately.

2. Infection

Infection or inflammation is a common cause of brown discharge in the female reproductive system. In most gynecological diseases, such as cervical erosion, brown discharge is a common symptom.

3. Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is another common cause of brown vaginal discharge. Normally, the embryo implants in the uterus, but an ectopic pregnancy means that the embryo implants in the fallopian tube, which is a serious condition that can be life-threatening. Some associated symptoms are cramping and pain in the abdomen. If we experience severe vaginal bleeding then it is important to seek medical attention immediately.

4. Other reasons

In early pregnancy, a sudden increase in hormone levels and blood flow can make the skin of the cervix sensitive. Infection of the vagina or cervix can cause brown discharge.

The growth of cervical polyps often presents with bleeding.

The growth of uterine fibroids.

Von Willebrand disease or other blood disorders can cause this brown discharge in pregnant women.