Vaginal discharge is a normal occurrence for a woman. Even when the body is in perfect condition, this cannot be avoided. However, if their color or smell changes, or they become abundant, you should immediately consult a doctor. And one more nuance. If usually a woman does not attach too much importance to a slight change in discharge, then during pregnancy the attitude becomes different. The future mother is very reverent about the state of her health, and any deviations cause real panic. For the most part, this position is correct, because now you are responsible not only for yourself, but also for the future baby. However, there is no need to panic, your task is to see a doctor in time and undergo the necessary examination.
The birth of a new life
In the early stages of pregnancy , global changes are occurring. All organs and systems are rebuilt to ensure the development and growth of the future baby. If preparation for motherhood does not occur correctly, the nature of vaginal discharge may change. These are important signals that you need to be able to interpret. Today we want to talk more about what beige highlighting means. Let's briefly discuss what else they might be before moving on to the main topic.
Bit of theory
In fact, beige discharge in early pregnancy is not uncommon. It is harmless, although the attention of the doctor to this fact must be paid. Much worse when brown discharge occurs. Especially if they arose unexpectedly and are accompanied by pains in the lower abdomen. This may be a symptom of an ectopic or missed pregnancy or miscarriage. Although abundant brown discharge in the early period can be observed on those days when menstruation should have gone. This is a sign that the body did not have time to rebuild and adapt to its new state. In this case, the symptom is not a threat, but the doctor needs to be seen.
The second option is white selections. Abundant, curdled, with a sour smell - these are symptoms of thrush. Fungi such as candida are to blame. Treatment is complicated by the fact that many drugs are prohibited before the second trimester.
Scarlet and red discharge, as in the case of browns, is the norm only if they are not accompanied by pain, and also if this phenomenon coincides with the onset of menstruation. Yellow, thick is a symptom of cervical erosion or an inflammatory process.
What can be considered the norm
Beige discharge before menstruation is a very common phenomenon. In most cases, this indicates the introduction of a fetal egg into the uterine wall. Then there should be no pulling pains, itching and other symptoms. It is these calls that require immediate medical attention, since we can talk about saving the life of the mother.
Why is there a question about discharge during pregnancy? Maybe they just should not be, and only in this case should we consider that the condition of the future mother is normal? No, this position is wrong. The fact is that a change in the hormonal background occurs already in the very early stages of pregnancy. In this case, viscous and opaque discharge appears. They should not have a pronounced color, odor and cause discomfort. In this case, we can say that the body correctly responded to pregnancy. A similar phenomenon is considered the norm for the first three months, and this is due to the hormone progesterone. The cervix is completely closed by a special mucous plug. This ensures the safety of the embryo, since infections from the outside world do not penetrate it.
Thus, we are gradually approaching the fact that not all selections can be attributed to normal. The first thing to watch out for is a change in color and smell. For this, it is important for the expectant mother to use daily sanitary pads. Beige secretions will easily be lost on your underwear, and you will miss important signals of your body.
We understand the details
Progesterone is a hormone that fully regulates the work of the uterus in the first three months of pregnancy. Basically, the nature of the discharge depends on it. If it is produced enough, then the mucus will be whitish or transparent. As we have already said, progesterone creates a cork to protect the fetus from any environmental hazards. However, its lack or excess can greatly change the nature of the discharge. During this period, the placenta is just formed and the embryo is fixed, and an unstable hormonal background can provoke various disorders up to a miscarriage.
Beige secretions often contain streaks of blood. Its insignificant amount also stains mucus in a similar color. In this case, I want to note again that if there is no pain, then you can limit yourself to increased control. To do this, be sure to use sanitary pads, but in no case tampons, which themselves can contribute to the development of infection. Already in the second trimester, the amount of estrogen in the blood will increase, which makes the discharge more fluid and viscous.
The danger of inflammation
It cannot be excluded without a special examination. Beige discharge in the early stages of pregnancy can be either a variant of the norm or testify to latent inflammatory processes that are activated in connection with a decrease in immunity. This problem is easier to prevent than to treat. For this, even at the stage of pregnancy planning, it is necessary to undergo special examinations.
But often, doctors are faced with a different situation. A woman turns to a consultation while already pregnant, when all chronic diseases worsen. It remains only to undergo an examination and choose the most gentle methods of treatment. However, beige discharge in the early stages of pregnancy does not yet speak of severe pathology; the condition can be corrected by an experienced doctor with minimal use of drugs.
Signs of inflammation
How can a woman herself understand that a situation requires the immediate intervention of a specialist? After all, as we have already said, beige discharge in the early stages is a fairly common phenomenon. In fact, you only need to carefully monitor the state of your body. If up to a certain point the discharge was transparent, and suddenly the color changed, then you need to beware. If there is implantation bleeding, that is, the embryo is introduced into the uterine wall, the situation returns to normal the next day. And then in this case, it is more often observed not light beige discharge, but rather reddish, similar to menstrual. If the color changes, and with it an unpleasant smell or pain appears, then it's time to sound the alarm.
Necessary analyzes
The above symptoms plus beige discharge give the doctor a reason to suspect that there is some kind of infection in the body. Nobody will treat a pregnant woman at random, so diagnostic tests are necessary. Such changes may be symptoms of cervical disease. The reason for the changes can be shown by a regular smear, and it should be taken immediately if you suspect something.
The earlier the better
It would seem that right now the female body should mobilize its forces to the maximum, because there is absolutely no time for diseases. But in practice it turns out a little differently. During the period of carrying the baby, the woman’s body is so loaded that there is no longer any strength left on her own immunity. As a result, the likelihood of infection increases several times. Not only beige discharge during pregnancy in the early stages should alert a woman. Any discomfort in the abdomen or external genital organs is an occasion to visit a doctor. If the cause is an infection and it is caused by dangerous bacteria, then this is fraught with miscarriage or pathology of the fetus. Therefore, it is impossible to delay the examination and treatment.
Dangerous infections
Do not forget that we are now talking about the earliest period of pregnancy, when the expectant mother does not always know that a small miracle is emerging inside her. But if you live a sexual life, and you have a delay - beige discharge should alert. Among the dangerous ailments that require immediate correction are:
- Venereal diseases. In this case, beige secretions contain impurities of pus. Accordingly, they are accompanied by an unpleasant odor, and sometimes an increase in temperature.
- Vaginal dysbiosis. In this case, the mucus changes, becomes darker, thicker and more viscous. The reason is a violation of the microflora of the vagina.
- Inflammation of the fallopian tubes also changes the nature of the discharge. They can turn yellow, reddish or beige. Often accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen.
- Inflammation of the cervix. The color of the mucus may vary depending on which pathogen was the culprit.
- As you can see, there are a lot of reasons, and it will not work to diagnose yourself. Even if you did not plan a pregnancy, but do not exclude the possibility of its occurrence, be sure to visit a doctor without delaying cases.
Finally, the most important
The most difficult thing is for those women whose pregnancy happened at the beginning of the cycle. Menstruation has only passed, the first signs are still far away, and the expectant mother does not even suspect her situation. Therefore, doctors are not tired of repeating that beige discharge after menstruation, pain, any discomfort should cause an immediate trip to the local gynecologist. Everything that we talked about above is subject to correction, but there are more dangerous cases.
Emergency assistance required
Beige mucus in the early stages of pregnancy may indicate peeling of the egg. In this case, some vessels are damaged. But these are only the first calls, and if you do not see a doctor on time, you can go to the hospital for a long time. In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, beige discharge may also be the first signs, but they will quickly turn into heavy bleeding, accompanied by severe pain.
Sometimes such symptoms are caused by cervical erosion. Sores and wounds in the inflamed area contribute to the production of mucus, which is accompanied by itching and discomfort. During pregnancy, medication is recommended, and after the baby is born, mother will be offered cauterization.