Discharge in the first trimester of pregnancy

Quite often a woman, after learning about her pregnancy, after a while discovers the appearance of secretions. Discharge in the first trimester of pregnancy is the norm, but may also pose a threat. We will consider, what allocation can be at the initial stages of pregnancy and whether it is necessary to be afraid of them.

Discharge from a pregnant woman in the first trimester

In the initial stage of pregnancy, a woman has a discharge that is considered the norm. Such discharge does not bring any anxiety to the woman (itching, burning) and do not have a smell. Such allocation is usually transparent or white. With the onset of conception, the female body is experiencing a major hormonal reconstruction. The female hormone progesterone in the first trimester of pregnancy contributes to the appearance of thick, viscous and opaque secretions, which is the norm. These excretions do not cause concern. In the early stages of pregnancy, such secretions form a slimy plug that closes the cervix of the uterus, thereby protecting the embryo from various infections and external influences.

Various means of feminine hygiene (pads, soap, toilet paper) can also cause discharge. During pregnancy, the body is very sensitive to external stimuli. But such secretions are odorless and transparent, do not carry danger.

Candidiasis or thrush is a common pathology of pregnancy. With this disease appear curd white discharge. The cause of thrush is the fungus, which is in the vagina. If immunity decreases in pregnant women, then the disease begins to develop. The thrush during pregnancy must be treated. If it is not treated, it can cause the development of pathologies in the baby, in special cases, even provoke a miscarriage.

If pregnant women appear in the first three months of an interesting situation, greenish discharge with an unpleasant odor, then it can be a sexual infection. Such secretions "talk" about the recurrence of trichomoniasis, chlamydia and other sexual infections, and this poses a risk to the fetus. In the initial stage of pregnancy, the baby is not protected, since a protective barrier has not yet been formed. This is very dangerous, as it can lead to the pathology or death of the fetus. If your pregnancy is planned by a woman, then you need to undergo tests before conception.

Other discharge in the initial months of pregnancy

There are discharge during pregnancy in yellow. Such discharges, if not odorless and not abundant, do not pose any danger. But you need to fear yellow thick discharge with an unpleasant odor. This indicates the presence of a purulent process. The causative agents of such processes are gonococci, staphylococcus, E. coli, etc. If you contact a doctor for treatment in time, it is not difficult to get rid of it, but if this disease is not treated for a long time, then this can lead to the worst consequences.

The most dangerous secretions during pregnancy that occur during the first trimester are spotting. Such discharge can mean a threat of miscarriage. If you ask for help in time, you can stop the pregnancy termination. Also, spotting can cause erosion of the cervix. Brown discharge during pregnancy can be a sign of a stagnant pregnancy, when a fetal egg starts to be rejected. But there may be a discharge even in the earliest period of pregnancy, which may occur at a time when the next monthly period should begin. This is the body's reaction to perestroika, and such allocation of danger does not represent for pregnancy.

To reduce the risk of the appearance of discharge, which is a sign of a disease, it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination before the beginning of pregnancy. And also you need to avoid infections, increase immunity to future moms, avoid stress and hypothermia. But if you notice a suspicious discharge when you are pregnant, do not hesitate, consult a clinic for advice. When bloody discharge appears, call for an ambulance.