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What Causes Blood In Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy?
Question: Im 7 weeks pregnant thrice I have observed very little blood with vaginal discharge what could be reason for same and is it normal or something to worry about
Brief Answer:
It might be due to different causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern. I am sorry for your condition.
In my opinion there might be different possibilities for blood mixed vaginal discharge like
1) Cervical causes - In pregnancy there will be increased vascularity and soft cervix. And sometimes there might be erosion or varicosities of cervix which might show up bleeding.
2) Abortion - Here in threatened abortion spotting may occur for a few episodes. This might be due to thyroid abnormalities or progesterone insufficiency. So correction of these helps in continuation of pregnancy normally.
3) Any excess physical strain or intercourse might also present with spotting.
So definite diagnosis is made after hormonal estimations like thyroid profile and ultrasound. So consult your doctor and discuss regarding them.
Avoid physical and mental strain and avoid intercourse in first trimester. Don't worry avoiding the causative factor and appropriate hormone supplementation if needed will cure it and pregnancy continues normally.
All the best.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
It might be due to different causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern. I am sorry for your condition.
In my opinion there might be different possibilities for blood mixed vaginal discharge like
1) Cervical causes - In pregnancy there will be increased vascularity and soft cervix. And sometimes there might be erosion or varicosities of cervix which might show up bleeding.
2) Abortion - Here in threatened abortion spotting may occur for a few episodes. This might be due to thyroid abnormalities or progesterone insufficiency. So correction of these helps in continuation of pregnancy normally.
3) Any excess physical strain or intercourse might also present with spotting.
So definite diagnosis is made after hormonal estimations like thyroid profile and ultrasound. So consult your doctor and discuss regarding them.
Avoid physical and mental strain and avoid intercourse in first trimester. Don't worry avoiding the causative factor and appropriate hormone supplementation if needed will cure it and pregnancy continues normally.
All the best.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
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