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What Causes Dark Brown Vaginal Discharge During Early Pregnancy?

Hello. I am Dorcas. I have virtually lost sleep as a result of my anxiety. LMP was Oct. 20. Last month, no period, tested on the 13th day after ovulation and got a positive result. Two fays later, tested again and the results were OK.On the 22nd of November, around noon, I started noticing dark brown discharge. Not flow per se. To avoid staining, I padded up. It lasted for 4 days and stopped. I went in for scanning as adviced by a doc but nothing was found. I was 5/1 weeks. Tested with serum , got a positive. Symptoms seemed to have reduced and I tested again yesterday and got a very faint positive. Today , the same thing.Plz I m so worried. Wat do you make of this plz. I need ur help asap. Thanks a million
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Any bleeding during any stage of pregnancy is not a good sign; particularly, brown bleeding indicates the risk to the life of the baby. You had brown bleeding for few days after your pregnancy test was positive.

Brown bleeding in such case suggests that the baby is no more viable. This fact was proved by your ultrasonography where products of conception were not visualized. After the demise of the baby, it takes at least a week for the pregnancy test to give negative results. Hence, your immediate pregnancy test was positive.

Since, the hCG levels are gradually diminishing, the test first becomes faint and then becomes negative. It seems you have aborted completely in very early stage of the pregnancy. This could have been the result of blighted ovum wherein the gestational sac is present without baby in it. It could be even chromosomal problem also.

Please consult your Obstetrician, if possible Foetal Medicine Specialist before you attempt for the next pregnancy. Also, start Folic acid tablets regularly for better eggs and better pregnancy.

I hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Dark Brown Vaginal Discharge During Early Pregnancy?

Hi, Any bleeding during any stage of pregnancy is not a good sign; particularly, brown bleeding indicates the risk to the life of the baby. You had brown bleeding for few days after your pregnancy test was positive. Brown bleeding in such case suggests that the baby is no more viable. This fact was proved by your ultrasonography where products of conception were not visualized. After the demise of the baby, it takes at least a week for the pregnancy test to give negative results. Hence, your immediate pregnancy test was positive. Since, the hCG levels are gradually diminishing, the test first becomes faint and then becomes negative. It seems you have aborted completely in very early stage of the pregnancy. This could have been the result of blighted ovum wherein the gestational sac is present without baby in it. It could be even chromosomal problem also. Please consult your Obstetrician, if possible Foetal Medicine Specialist before you attempt for the next pregnancy. Also, start Folic acid tablets regularly for better eggs and better pregnancy. I hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nishikant Shrotri