Pink discharge during early pregnancy - possible causes and consequences

The first clear sign of an interesting situation is the delay of menstruation. However, in some cases, a woman may confuse pink discharge during pregnancy with scanty periods. Such discharge may appear in the later stages. But not always not quite ordinary discharge - this is cause for concern. Let us consider in more detail why such a symptom may appear during pregnancy, whether it is worth worrying about this in each case, and when medical care is needed.

Causes of pink discharge

Doctors say that in 98.5% of cases, this symptom does not affect the course of pregnancy, is not a threat to the mother or baby, and does not interfere with making and giving birth to a healthy heir. This is a fairly common phenomenon, but excessive caution during the period of expectation of the child will not hurt. It is better to visit a gynecologist in case of anxiety.

Pale pink discharge during pregnancy (especially in the early stages) can be due to various reasons. Among them, it is worth listing:

• active blood circulation in the genital area;
• hypersensitivity of the female genital organs;
• gynecological examination;
• implantation of a fetal egg into the uterus;
• the use of a vaginal sensor for ultrasound;
• active sexual intercourse (not only during pregnancy);
• detachment of small sections of the placenta;
• cancer of the cervix uteri;
• frozen or ectopic pregnancy, other pathologies;
• discharge on the days of the alleged monthly (hormonal nature);
• the threat of spontaneous abortion, miscarriage;
• gynecological diseases;
• the presence of infection, an active inflammatory process.

Not all pink discharge during pregnancy is dangerous, but in some cases this condition threatens to interrupt. That is why a woman in a position needs to monitor her condition and, in the case of the slightest concern, consult a doctor.

Atypical discharge in the first trimester

Most often, pale pink discharge appears in the early stages of pregnancy. In most cases, this does not pose a threat to either the mother or the baby. In the first trimester, the causes of this symptom may be:

1. Imbalance in microflora with thrush. The mucous membrane with candidiasis becomes fragile, small vessels may burst. A small amount of blood mixed with natural secretions is a cause for concern.
2. STI Hidden venereological diseases during the restructuring of the body associated with pregnancy can go into the active stage.
3. Mechanical damage. As a rule, it happens with active sexual intercourse. It passes on its own, but in some cases, the gynecologist may prescribe an antiseptic. This reason for atypical discharge with an admixture of blood is characteristic not only in the early stages of pregnancy, but also during the entire period of gestation, as well as without pregnancy.
4. Polyp. The doctor will prescribe antimicrobial therapy, but if it is revealed that the formation is malignant, surgical removal of the tumor before delivery can be indicated.
5. Not enough progesterone. This problem is observed in about 1/9 of pregnant women. In this case, the so-called conservation therapy is prescribed. Sometimes a woman may be advised to lie down for preservation in order to constantly be under the supervision of a doctor.

If pink discharge appeared during pregnancy, the gynecologist will do a PAP test, take a smear for STIs and microflora. Ultrasound is possible in the early stages with a vaginal probe.

Allocations as a sign of successful conception

Light pink discharge during pregnancy may be her first sign, according to which some women determine their interesting position even before the delay. Discharge can accompany implantation of a fertilized egg into the uterus. Implantation bleeding lasts for a couple of hours, rarely it drags on for several days. The color of spotting is usually pink or red, but not saturated. This bleeding begins about a week before the expected menstruation, on the sixth to twelfth day after fertilization. Implantation bleeding occurs in approximately 20-30% of women. This does not carry any danger, moreover, some doctors consider pink discharge as a sign of pregnancy - healthy and proceeding successfully.

Menstrual-like discharge

Sometimes implantation bleeding coincides in timing with menstruation, but in some cases, women during pregnancy notice pink discharge during the supposed critical days, which is even more confusing. Lean periods can be a sign of an interesting situation. Such pale brown discharge appears during pregnancy for hormonal reasons. Exit old tissue or stagnant blood that remained in the uterus during previous critical days. The consistency of such secretions is viscous, a small amount, the color is usually brown, brown-pink. If the menstruation does not go as usual (the color of the discharge has changed, profusion), then this is a serious reason to do the test.

As a sign of an ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy (WB) is a pathology that threatens with serious consequences for the female body. It is very important to determine this condition in the early stages, which will help knowledge about the discharge in WB. The first symptoms of the pathology are also toxicosis, loss of consciousness and dizziness, low blood pressure, weak pulse, pallor of the skin, pain in the lower back, lower abdomen, at the attachment of the fetal egg. As for the discharge, they can be of a different nature. It all depends on WB pita and the stage of development of the embryo. Pink discharge may appear during pregnancy in the early stages, having a smearing character. In advanced cases, bleeding may open (including internal, in which blood enters the abdominal cavity). If there is at least one symptom, a woman must necessarily consult a gynecologist to conduct an examination and ultrasound. In addition, it is worth knowing that with WB the symptoms may not be very pronounced or even absent. For this reason, it is important to visit a gynecologist immediately after the appearance of two strips on the test.

Brownish pinkish tint

Brown color may appear with full or partial detachment. This syndrome carries a very high risk of spontaneous abortion and necessarily requires medical attention. With detachment, a woman experiences weakness, abdominal pain, fainting, and dizziness. Allocations usually become bright and plentiful. Symptoms are much like an ectopic pregnancy. In this case, every minute is important, so you need to immediately call an ambulance.

Discharges in the last trimester

Pale pink discharge during pregnancy from the second trimester until its completion, as a rule, is unfavorable and indicates the presence of pathology. Normally, there should not be any discharge from the vagina that has an unusual color (opaque). The appearance of blood, most likely, indicates a late miscarriage. Other symptoms of spontaneous abortion are:

• increased tone of the uterus;
• secretion of mucus pale pink ;
• unbearable pain in the lower abdomen, which passes to the lower back;
• numbness of the pubic area;
• a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.

The same may indicate premature delivery. In both cases, urgent help is needed.

Atypical discharge before delivery

Pink discharge during pregnancy in the later stages is a variant of the norm if they appear immediately before childbirth. This may indicate a cork discharge - a lump of mucus, which during the entire period covered the cervical canal. The cork is usually pink, sometimes brown. As a rule, about a week passes between cork discharge and childbirth. If the discharge has a bright color and differ in intensity, it is necessary to call an ambulance. This condition can cause placental abruption.

Discharge as a sign of disease

From the discharge, you can guess the presence of certain diseases and problems in the intimate sphere. If pink discharge during pregnancy is accompanied by an unpleasant odor, this may indicate the presence of vaginosis, a gynecological disease in which the normal microflora of the vagina is disturbed. With watery discharge, we can talk about endometriosis, and if pink and white discharge appeared, then it may be thrush. Accurately determine the cause of pink discharge after pregnancy in a woman with or without pregnancy, and only a gynecologist can prescribe effective treatment.

In which case you need to contact the doctors

In no case should one ignore such symptoms. It is necessary to visit a gynecologist as soon as possible, who constantly watches a pregnant woman. The ambulance team must be called up immediately in the following cases:

• the discharge has a bright red color;
• bleeding has opened, the discharge is plentiful;
• sharp abdominal pains appeared;
• the pulse was greatly reduced, blood pressure fell;
• fainting, dizziness, numbness of the pubic area.

Pale pink discharge without pregnancy

Discharges that have a light pink color may appear without pregnancy. In this case, the reasons for their appearance may be:

1. Mechanical damage during gynecological examination or active sexual contact. Sometimes discharge can take place after intense training, gymnastics, active masturbation, riding or riding a bicycle. This indicates microdamage to the mucosa.
2. The presence of any gynecological diseases. As a rule, diseases are accompanied by other symptoms (for example, dryness, itching or burning in the vagina, pain in the lower abdomen). In the presence of alarming symptoms, it is urgent to visit a gynecologist.
3. Ovulation is sometimes accompanied by pale pink discharge. Also, the symptom is characteristic with a shift in the hormonal balance, appearing against the background of hormonal birth control pills, in the case of an allergic reaction to synthetic underwear, drugs or hygiene products.

Pathology should be suspected with prolonged menstruation, a bursting feeling in the lower abdomen, the release of a whitish fluid from the urethra, painful sensations, too plentiful and atypical discharge.

If pink discharge appears, can there be a pregnancy? Yes, it can be implantation bleeding or menstrual-like discharge. A test is worth it if there has recently been unprotected sexual intercourse or any errors in the use of contraception.

Important recommendation from gynecologists

If a woman once noticed atypical discharge on her underwear or a history of miscarriage, doctors recommend using daily panty liners with a cotton or fabric white surface. This will help control the discharge and distinguish between certain conditions, as well as promptly seek medical help in case of any threat.

So, pink (pink-brown) discharge during pregnancy can appear both in normal and in pathology. The specific case depends on many other factors, including the presence of any concomitant symptoms or their absence, the intensity of the discharge. In any case, it is advisable to visit the attending gynecologist.