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What Causes Brownish Vaginal Discharge During 19 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

I m having light brownish discharge and I m 19 weeks into my pregnancy. I ate ripe papaya just before it started. I m now having lower back pain. I saw long, string mucus plug come out last Thursday July 9th but no cramping. Took time off the next day to rest so everything was fine until today. what does this mean?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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Hi,

I suggest you to rule out the most common causes by getting done physical examination, thyroid profile to rule out thyroid abnormalities,ultrasound to know the pregnancy status. Once the cause is treated it will subside. Early pregnancy bleeding is mostly due to deficiency of hormone progesteron which supports maintenance / development of fetus. About 20-25% of women have vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy. Half of them continue their pregnancy and deliver normally.

Since the pain has reduced now in all probability you will continue with the pregnancy. Consult obstetrician and take progesterone to support pregnancy. Don't think about miscarriage. If the pain / bleeding increases you need to go to the ER. If you were to have a D&C, if it is done gently it will not complicate your incompetent cervix. It does not lessen your chances of successfully trying again.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Brownish Vaginal Discharge During 19 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hi, I suggest you to rule out the most common causes by getting done physical examination, thyroid profile to rule out thyroid abnormalities,ultrasound to know the pregnancy status. Once the cause is treated it will subside. Early pregnancy bleeding is mostly due to deficiency of hormone progesteron which supports maintenance / development of fetus. About 20-25% of women have vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy. Half of them continue their pregnancy and deliver normally. Since the pain has reduced now in all probability you will continue with the pregnancy. Consult obstetrician and take progesterone to support pregnancy. Don t think about miscarriage. If the pain / bleeding increases you need to go to the ER. If you were to have a D&C, if it is done gently it will not complicate your incompetent cervix. It does not lessen your chances of successfully trying again. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon