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Is Spotting Common During Pregnancy?
HI, I am in my 5th month of pregnancy, 40 yrs , hypertensive ....This is my third one.I spotted in 3rd month for almost 10 days & from then i am taking progesterone to support my pregnancy.Now from last two there days i can again see light spotting...i am worried ls help
Mon, 5 May 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM
Some spotting is normal very early in pregnancy.
Bleeding in the first trimester is not always a problem. It may be caused by:
1. Having sex
2. An infection
3. The fertilized egg implanting in the uterus
4. Hormone changes
After first trimester, spotting is not common. Your doctor has prescribed right drug and you can continue under his care. Be very careful, don't do strenuous work, avoid sex, avoid travel. Get a repeat ultrasound to rule out any other complications. Take anti hypertensive medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Regards
Dr Santosh
Some spotting is normal very early in pregnancy.
Bleeding in the first trimester is not always a problem. It may be caused by:
1. Having sex
2. An infection
3. The fertilized egg implanting in the uterus
4. Hormone changes
After first trimester, spotting is not common. Your doctor has prescribed right drug and you can continue under his care. Be very careful, don't do strenuous work, avoid sex, avoid travel. Get a repeat ultrasound to rule out any other complications. Take anti hypertensive medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Regards
Dr Santosh
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