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Is there always spotting during pregnancy? What does bleeding in early pregnancy mean?

For a non-pregnant woman, spotting is a normal and natural phenomenon, an indispensable component of the reproductive cycle. Every month, many blood and lymphatic vessels form in the endometrium of the uterus, thanks to which it becomes soft and thick. When the cycle is wasted, the thickened mucosa is no longer needed, so it is shed, causing bleeding. But if the egg was fertilized by a sperm, the endometrium turns into a cozy bed for the future embryo. And then the rules disappear until the end of pregnancy.

If blood from the genitals suddenly appears during the bearing of a child, this is a sign that the pregnancy is at risk.

In what situations does spotting occur during pregnancy?

When spotting during pregnancy is a normal option

In the first months, spotting during pregnancy can be a variant of the norm if the body still “does not know” about the conception that has occurred. This can happen for several reasons.

The most common of them is that the fetal egg simply did not have time to reach the endometrium, gain a foothold and produce hormones that give the body a signal of pregnancy. The body continues to function normally and starts the "program" of menstruation.

Another scenario is the lack of hormones that the placenta produces. In this case, menstruation occurs at the usual time, as if there is no pregnancy.

The third situation, although rare, occurs: two eggs ripen in the ovaries at once and one of them is fertilized, and the second is rejected and causes menstruation.

All three cases do not pose a threat to either the baby or the mother. In the first trimester of pregnancy, bleeding caused by the above factors is usually scanty and usually painless.

Frozen pregnancy and the threat of miscarriage

In the early stages, women are most afraid of a missed pregnancy or miscarriage. Allocations with an admixture of blood may indicate the presence of these pathologies.

A missed pregnancy is a variant of miscarriage, in which the embryo stops developing and dies. But it also happens that the development of the embryo does not occur, although extra-embryonic organs continue to form. As a result, an empty fetal egg is formed. The risk of a missed pregnancy is increased at 3-4, 8-11 and 16-18 weeks, of which the 8th week is considered the most critical.

In addition to spotting, during pregnancy of a frozen type, there are often no other external signs, but symptoms such as cramping pains in the lower abdomen, chills, feeling unwell, and fever are possible. In this case, the doctor performs an ultrasound and a blood test for hCG. As a result of stopping the development of the embryo, as a rule, a spontaneous miscarriage occurs, but if this does not happen, medical abortion, curettage or vacuum aspiration is used to expel the fetal egg from the uterine cavity.

There are situations when, during the normal course of pregnancy for some time, the mother's body still begins to get rid of the embryo: uterine hypertonicity occurs, the fetal egg exfoliates, and a miscarriage occurs. The reason for this condition may be improper attachment of the embryo, low levels of hormones, extreme psychological and physical stress. In the event of a threatened miscarriage, spotting during pregnancy is the surest symptom, they are accompanied by pulling and stabbing pains in the lower back or lower abdomen. But practice shows that if a woman receives medical care on time, the child can be saved.

Bloody discharge during ectopic pregnancy

The most tragic course of events is associated with the development of an ectopic pregnancy, when a fertilized egg does not descend into the uterine cavity, but is attached to its tube, ovary or abdominal cavity. Since these organs are not designed to carry a baby, excessive stretching and tearing of tissues occurs. In our country, this pathology occurs in one pregnant woman out of a hundred.

Bloody discharge during pregnancy of an ectopic type, as a rule, smearing, dark, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the anus. If the fallopian tube ruptures, the pain will be acute and unbearable, the woman may lose consciousness, and the discharge will turn into profuse bleeding.

Another scenario is internal bleeding, in which pressure drops, weakness, pain, and vomiting appear. This condition requires immediate surgery.

An ectopic pregnancy leaves no chance for the baby and threatens the life of the mother. With its symptoms, it is similar to a miscarriage, so it is important for a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis. This is done using an ultrasound of the pelvic organs with a transvaginal probe.

With any spotting during pregnancy in the early stages, the uterus is examined for the presence of a fetal egg, and then, if necessary, diagnostic laparoscopy is performed. If suspicions are justified, the fetal egg is excised. Today, in some cases, this can be done without removing the fallopian tube and, accordingly, with the preservation of full reproductive capabilities.

Bloody discharge in the second and third trimester of pregnancy

Bloody discharge during pregnancy at this stage of fetal development requires urgent hospitalization, since their cause is usually partial or complete abruption of the placenta. Pathology is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and hypertonicity of the uterus. The good news for women is that with a small detachment, the pregnancy can still be saved and the baby can be carried to a safe term. But this is only possible with urgent medical attention.

Another possible cause of bleeding is placenta previa and exercise contractions. These two factors can cause rupture of the vessels connecting the fetal bladder and uterus. If bleeding during pregnancy is too heavy, the obstetrician may recommend a caesarean section. In itself, the low location of the placenta also often becomes an indication for operative delivery, since such a presentation often prevents the fetus from passing through the birth canal.

Based on this, it is quite simple to conclude: for any spotting during pregnancy, a woman should urgently consult a doctor and undergo an ultrasound examination. Her life and the life of the unborn child may depend on this.

Text: Marina Kudryavtseva

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During pregnancy, when the full attachment of the body begins, it often happens that bleeding occurs. Bloody discharge during pregnancy can occur both at an early and at a later date. Most often, this indicates that the pregnancy proceeds with some kind of deviation.

The main causes of pathology

The reasons for which there may be allocations are always different and they depend on how long this happens. If qualified and timely treatment is not carried out, then the consequences can be irreparable, such as premature birth, miscarriage, etc.

For the first time, blood clots can begin as early as the first day of pregnancy. This happens at a time when the fertilized egg strengthens in the wall of the uterus. They are usually scarce, they can go a week, ten days before the start of the expected menstruation, the next cycle.

When pregnancy spotting begins, a girl may be confused, thinking that her period is starting, she is not pregnant.

It's dangerous - go to the doctor

These discharges are usually dark brown in color. They can appear thick, scanty, do not last long, often they end earlier than normal periods. This can happen with hormonal disruptions in the body, but it happens even during pregnancy.

Blood may appear as early as the first day of the delay, this may mean a possible miscarriage. When a miscarriage occurs -. The more often and more abundantly blood appears, the less likely it is to keep the pregnancy.

Every woman should remember that when there is bloody, brown discharge, it is a threat or a miscarriage that has already begun. With timely assistance, there is a great chance of bearing a healthy child.

Another reason for spotting during early pregnancy is a frozen or non-developing pregnancy. It is quite difficult to diagnose such a situation, more often it can be determined only after the fourth, fifth week of pregnancy, when the heartbeat begins to be heard in the embryo.

Non-developing fetus

Therefore, on an ultrasound examination with such a diagnosis, the heartbeat will be absent. At this point, spontaneous miscarriage may occur. But if you wait for such an outcome, inflammation may begin in the uterus, so experts immediately prescribe a cleaning of the uterine cavity.

Also, the cause of spotting that begins during pregnancy can be an ectopic pregnancy. This is one of the worst reasons. It is urgent to contact the experts. If you are given just such a diagnosis, this suggests that the pregnancy will soon be terminated in any case. The fetus will develop, break through the fallopian tube. This creates a threat to the life of the mother. After such consequences, the pipe cannot be restored and this can lead to infertility.

This happens if implantation occurs incorrectly, as a result of which the fetal egg begins to exfoliate. It's not worth waiting for anything. If you are registered, the doctor will immediately determine what happened. If you have not yet registered, with the onset of bleeding, you should immediately seek help and clarify the causes of such phenomena.

Ectopic pregnancy

There can also be many reasons why spotting can begin during pregnancy in the third trimester. If blood appears late in the pregnancy at about 39, 40 weeks, dark brown or mixed with mucus, you will soon need to prepare for childbirth. But in the second there are only a few reasons - it is either the placenta is in presentation, or its detachment has occurred. In the first case, the doctor during the examination and ultrasound during pregnancy detects placenta previa (this is approximately at the beginning of the second trimester, according to a routine examination).

Presentation is complete and partial. In both cases, bleeding occurs, and in the second and third trimester. If a partial presentation is found, then most likely the placenta will “move” into the uterus on its own to the desired level, as it grows. In the second case, placental abruption is likely to occur, this can be dangerous for both the expectant mother and the child, as it leads to large blood loss.

But it happens that there is no presentation, just when the PDR (estimated date of birth) approaches, there may be bloody streaks along with mucus, that is, a mucous plug comes out. For some women, it can go as early as three to four weeks before giving birth. At the same time, childbirth can continue throughout the day.

Another reason why there may be bleeding, we will consider in the table.

The reasons	Description	What percentage does this happen?
Cervical erosion	May be mucous, bloody and purulent. It is necessary to consult a specialist so that subsequently there is no miscarriage.	25 – 30%
Gynecological examination	Discharge during pregnancy that occurs after examination by a gynecologist. They can be in the form of slight or spotting. This may be due to the fact that the cork has come off. After this, usually childbirth can last a day. Bloody discharge occurs if, when examining the cervix, it was slightly injured.	10 – 15%
After intercourse	With the existing inflammation, there may be slight bleeding after intercourse.	20 – 25 %
Myoma	The fibroid tissue releases toxins into the bloodstream, which can cause severe bleeding. Before this, pain is felt, body temperature begins to rise.	10%
"The Disappearing Twin"	This applies to those who have undergone IVF. When twins are rejected in favor of a stronger embryo, bleeding occurs.	15 – 20 %

It makes no sense to be afraid of an examination on a gynecological chair, the doctor always carefully examines his patient. And if there are no pathologies during gestation, then examinations will be rare from one to three times during the entire pregnancy.

Bloody discharge at the beginning of pregnancy at about 4 - 5 and up to 10 weeks in women occurs very often, but this is not always considered a deviation from the norm. A similar situation occurs in 75% of pregnant women.

What happens to the female body?

Allocations in the first trimester are considered almost normal if the woman does not experience any additional unpleasant symptoms. There can be many reasons for the appearance of discharge. Active blood supply to the internal genital organs, their excessive sensitivity. This can happen when performing ultrasound examinations with a vaginal probe or when examining on a chair with a mirror.

It is also not uncommon to bleed after sexual intercourse. There is irritation of the cervix, the mucous membrane of the vagina. When a small detachment of the placenta occurs, a lot of blood accumulates around it, the discharge appears, and they are pink.

Bloody discharge in early pregnancy can happen at a time when menstruation usually occurs, the body has not yet fully got used to it. There may be pain in the lumbar region and lower abdomen. With the release of a brown tint in the body, the formation of hematomas is possible.

One of the rarest cases when the cause of the discharge is a hydatidiform mole - the placental tissue grows. The discharge is profuse but not painful. After this, the fetus most often freezes.

How to avoid bleeding in some cases:

wear comfortable clothes, underwear that does not hinder your movements;
do not use scented, dye-containing personal care products;
observe daily hygiene of the genital organs;
see a doctor.

It often happens that the discharge is associated with infectious diseases. Consultation and subsequent treatment is necessary. Considering that in the middle of the cycle, spotting usually does not pose a particular threat to the baby and the pregnant woman, you should not neglect safety and it is better to contact specialists on time.

Further actions of the woman

In order to start any treatment, it is necessary to determine why the bleeding occurred, for what reason there was spotting during pregnancy (whether early or in the second trimester). In any case, you should immediately contact a gynecologist. He will conduct a series of diagnostic procedures to help you identify the cause.

The specialist will usually take a swab from the vagina.
A pregnant woman is invited to take a general, biochemical blood test.
Conducted coagulogram.
They take blood for HIV infection.
Hepatitis C, B.
Testing for infectious diseases.
Analysis of urine.
An ultrasound of the fetus, small pelvis is performed.

Can be detected with a blood test

Then, depending on what pathology the doctor found, additional tests and treatment are prescribed. If a miscarriage occurs, the following tests are performed:

blood for the level of hCG hormone;
TORCH infection (herpes, rubella, etc.);
smear to detect infections that are sexually transmitted.

With a similar phenomenon in the last trimester, it is enough to conduct an ultrasound examination. In no case should you treat yourself, it can be dangerous. Even with a favorable set of circumstances, it is necessary to determine the cause in order to subsequently bear a healthy child.

Expecting a baby without complications is the cherished desire of any woman. During this period, the expectant mother should most of all take care of her health, because now she is responsible for two lives. Unfortunately, bloody discharge during pregnancy can overshadow the happy 9 months, making a woman worry about the preservation of the fetus.

The causes of spotting can be both physiological and pathological.

Mechanical damage

Bloody discharge after sex does not occur so often and is not a particular danger. The cervix during pregnancy becomes looser, swollen, it is most susceptible to any pressure and careless actions. Therefore, blood after sexual intercourse appears precisely because of the microscopic damage that it receives during intimacy.

Similar damage to the cervix can be obtained when examined by a doctor. Bloody discharge at the 4th week of pregnancy may be due to trauma with a mirror, because it is at this time that most women turn to the gynecologist with suspicion of pregnancy due to the lack of menstruation. Such injuries do not pose a threat - already at the initial stage, the doctor sees a closed cervix, and will not carry out further manipulations in the vagina.

Pathology of the uterus

Another common cause of discharge during pregnancy. For example, often women have myomatous or fibromatous nodes, and if the embryo is attached close to such a node, bleeding is possible.

As a rule, there are no bright spots of blood on the underwear, but smearing bloody discharge can last several hours.

After IVF

Discharge during pregnancy, similar to menstruation, appears after the procedure. They are called the “disappearing twin” - when fertilized eggs are replanted, not all of them take root, so the rest are naturally rejected. Women undergoing IVF are warned in advance about such bleeding, so they just need to consult a doctor.

And in some cases, if the second child stops developing at the seventh or eighth week, then it completely dissolves in the amniotic fluid, and no discharge occurs at the 8th week of pregnancy.

After IVF, there are frequent cases when twins or triplets are born, and only the third or fourth “extra” egg comes out.

Frozen pregnancy

It can occur at any time, often the discharge begins already at the 6th week of pregnancy. Their reasons lie in the body's recognition as a threat to a woman's health. If the embryo stops developing, toxins begin to be produced that trigger the miscarriage mechanism.

The appearance of spotting during pregnancy should be an immediate signal for contacting the clinic, because in 80% of cases the fetus can be saved, removing the threat to its development in a timely manner.

Second trimester of pregnancy development: secrets and threats

Most often, bloody discharge appears in the early stages of pregnancy, in the first trimester, but this does not mean at all that at week 12 a carefree time comes for the mother and you can not worry about the baby. If there are pathologies, then discharge occurs in the second trimester.

Most often, bleeding occurs for two reasons: due to improper formation or premature.

If bleeding occurs in this period, hospitalization is necessary, after which the doctor decides on further actions: monitoring the patient, abortion for medical reasons, emergency delivery.

Pathologies of the third trimester

Pathologies in the third trimester are not as terrible as bloody discharge at the 7th week of pregnancy, because even with an emergency delivery, a child can be saved by connecting to basic vital functions support devices. And sometimes women with a difficult pregnancy already at 10 weeks know that they can’t bear the baby for the entire period, and they need to prepare for early childbirth, for example, at 35 weeks.

In the third trimester, the following are the actual causes of bleeding:

lack of progesterone;
incorrect position of the placenta;
early detachment of the placenta.

However, the third trimester also has its own characteristics, namely. The causes of late toxicosis are different, but the manifestations of this condition make doctors worry about the condition of a pregnant woman, so if you experience pain in the lower abdomen, you should immediately consult a doctor. If these symptoms are ignored, a borderline condition can occur not only for the mother, but also for the fetus. Bleeding in this case will be evidence of fetal rejection, and you may not have time to save the child.

The birth of a baby

The birth of a child is invariably associated with the appearance of bleeding. The expectant mother should not worry about this, because in fact, the birth of a baby is not much like scenes from TV shows, where blood splatters almost like a fountain. In fact, only about one glass of blood is lost during a normal birth.

Already at 38 weeks in a woman, which indicates the imminent birth of a baby. Turning head down, the baby creates pressure, and the abdominal muscles are no longer able to maintain their rounded shape. According to such doctors warn the woman about the upcoming delivery in the coming weeks.

Usually, the imminent birth of a child is indicated, in which there may be small bloody streaks - in this case, the woman needs to pack her things and go to the hospital. You should not be afraid of spotting at the 40th week of pregnancy - this is a normal process. By this time, the baby has gone through all the periods of its development, is sufficiently protected to stay in a new environment, and you should not worry about his life.

Severe bleeding: first aid and danger to the fetus

Severe bleeding during pregnancy occurs at any time. It would seem that the fetal egg attached itself and began its development, but then, for example, at the 9th week, bleeding began. What to do?

When large volumes of blood appear, the following measures should be taken:

call an ambulance;
provide peace;
lie down in bed, raise your legs;
with severe pain, take;
apply cold to the lower abdomen;
do not use tampons, do not use the bathroom.

After delivery to the hospital, the doctor will determine the cause of the complication and prescribe treatment.

As for the danger to the fetus, in most cases, with timely hospitalization, doctors manage to save the pregnancy. Now they have a number of hormonal drugs in their arsenal that can replace the deficiency of the main female hormones - thanks to this, doctors successfully bring even difficult pregnancies to a natural end. In the event that there is a real threat of miscarriage, the woman is placed in a hospital and treated.

If the threat to the fetus is so great that decisive measures have to be taken, doctors always try to save the child, but still the final choice is made in favor of the life and health of the mother.

Bloody discharge during pregnancy is not always a cause for panic. If you find red spots on your underwear, you should not worry - if you follow all the doctor's instructions, you can endure and give birth to a healthy baby without complications. The main condition - if you detect blood discharge from the vagina during pregnancy, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

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Allocations during pregnancy in the early stages and in the last months are always an alarming bell. The reasons for the appearance of blood at different times are different, but the consequences are almost all the same (if not treated) - spontaneous abortion (miscarriage or premature birth). Let us consider in more detail the causes and consequences of the appearance of spotting in different trimesters, as well as the actions that a woman should take in a given situation.

1 trimester

The very first spotting can appear on ... the first day of pregnancy, when a fertilized egg is embedded in the wall of the uterus. But these discharges are not abundant, they are observed approximately 7-10 days before the expected start of the next menstruation.

In some cases, spotting during early pregnancy confuses a woman and she believes she is on her period. Distinctive features of this bleeding is the color - dark, brown. The discharge is usually thick and scanty, ending much faster than normal periods. Sometimes this happens with hormonal disorders, and sometimes - during pregnancy. In this case, if a woman has had unprotected sex, a pregnancy test and (or) a blood test for hCG should be done. During pregnancy, spotting usually occurs on the days of the expected menstruation, and these days are considered the most dangerous in terms of a possible miscarriage. After all, the blood goes for a reason ... Most likely, the reason is the detachment of the fetal egg. The more abundant the discharge and the stronger the pain, the less chance to keep the pregnancy and prevent spontaneous miscarriage. Therefore, every woman should know that bloody and brown discharge during pregnancy in the early stages is a sign of a threatened or already begun miscarriage, and there is no “washing” of the fetus and no menstruation - they simply do not happen during pregnancy.

Another possible cause of blood or brown discharge is a frozen, non-developing pregnancy. This diagnosis is quite difficult to make at a very early date, only after 4-5 weeks, when the embryo can see a heartbeat on an ultrasound scan (if the fetus is dead, then there will be no heartbeat, respectively). Usually in this case, a spontaneous miscarriage occurs after a while, but in a woman, while waiting for a spontaneous resolution of the situation, an inflammatory process may begin in the uterus, and therefore Russian doctors immediately offer to “cleanse” the uterus when it is frozen.

And, finally, the most dangerous variant of the development of the situation. Bloody discharge appears during an ectopic pregnancy. It should be immediately emphasized that in this case, the discharge is already a sign that the pregnancy will soon be terminated, which means that the fetal egg, which was implanted “in the wrong place,” began to exfoliate. Action should be taken. If a woman visits a doctor from the very beginning of pregnancy, then, most often, an ectopic does not go unnoticed. Otherwise... In a word, do not disregard selection. Contact your doctor immediately to find out their causes.

And a couple more interesting facts. Often during pregnancy, cervical erosion begins to bleed a little. And yet, blood may appear after a gynecological examination or sexual intercourse, since the mucous membrane, due to the action of certain hormones in the first trimester, is very vulnerable. But you should not be afraid of examinations on the armchair because of this. Doctors are always very kind to their pregnant patients, examinations are carried out carefully. And if there are no pathologies, then the examinations will be very rare 1-3 for all 9 months.

2-3 trimesters of pregnancy

There are many reasons for bleeding in the first trimester. But in the second half of pregnancy, only 2 - either placenta previa, or its abruption. Placenta previa is usually noticed by a doctor on an ultrasound at the beginning of the second trimester (just when the first ultrasound is scheduled). The presentation may be complete or partial. In both the first and second cases, discharge may occur during late pregnancy and in the second trimester. With partial presentation, there is a high chance that the placenta will independently migrate to the required level in the uterus as it grows. The worst thing is that with placenta previa, there is a high probability of its abruption, and this is already dangerous for both the life of the child and the life of the mother due to large blood loss.

Bloody discharge in the initial periods of pregnancy can simultaneously be both a normal phenomenon and complications that are important to stop and eliminate in a timely manner. Let's talk about what spotting in early pregnancy can mean.

Bloody discharge at the beginning of bearing a child - this manifestation always frightens a woman who was looking forward to two positive voices on the test. The nature of such a manifestation may be normal, or it may indicate the presence of complications that it will be impossible to cope with on your own.

Why do such spotting occur at the beginning of the development of the fetus? Main reasons:

attachment of the fetus to the wall of the uterus;
injuries of the uterine cavity, cervix;
threat of interruption;
pregnancy ectopic localization of the fetus;
menses;
hormonal imbalance;
infectious diseases.

In order to better understand whether such a manifestation is normal or not, it is necessary to undergo a series of procedures to establish symptoms, pass the necessary tests, and only on the basis of such procedures to clarify with the gynecologist the cause of bleeding in the first trimester.

The main causes of the manifestation of discharge in the first trimester of red color

Each woman has her own individual characteristics of the structure of internal organs and individual perception of hormonal changes, which are mandatory at all stages of bearing a baby. However, an additional consultation with an obstetrician will not be superfluous if the nature of the appearance of spotting is unclear for up to the third month.

Scarlet discharge during pregnancy in the first two months without additional symptomatic phenomena in some cases may be the norm. So the woman's body reacts to hormonal imbalance, and the spotting itself flows over the fetus, which is called menstruation.

Fetal attachments

After ovulation and the attachment of the fetus to the wall, the hormone progesterone is released, which is responsible for maintaining the normal temperature of the uterine body and the concentration of the required amount of hormones in the uterus itself for the successful attachment of the fetal egg.

As a result of this process, body temperature rises, which was previously slightly increased due to ovulation. Basal temperature is the surest way to diagnose a desired pregnancy early, since an increase in temperature and its maintenance after ovulation will determine the woman's condition faster than a test that reacts to hormones in the urine.

If the fetus is attached to the lower part of the fundus of the uterus or close to the fallopian tube, then irritation and inflammation of the membranes may occur, which in turn provokes a weak release of blood. As a rule, this happens infrequently, and the woman herself does not feel discomfort. However, with the periodic manifestation of spotting, which occur further, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist.

Hormonal processes against the background of fertilization

After the sperm cell enters the egg, it begins its movement from the fallopian tube to the body of the uterus, where it is safely attached. However, such a process occurs only under the influence of the required amount of hormones in the blood, which is provided by the initially ruptured corpus luteum. Further, other organs will be responsible for the production of the required concentration of pregnancy hormones.

It is extremely rare for a woman to observe spotting against the background of such a hormonal process at the beginning of the gestation period. However, it is worth paying attention to the symptoms of a parallel nature:

a small amount of blood can be observed against the background of IVF fertilization, this is due to the peculiarities of the structure of the uterus and the introduction of a fertilized egg into its cavity artificially;
should not be observed against the background of bloody departments of basal temperature above 37.5 degrees, body temperature can also be slightly increased, especially in the axillary zone;
symptoms are not accompanied by pain, spasms and chills.

Also, a woman should be alerted by thick and intense discharge, which indicates the presence of pathology.

At the first symptoms of pregnancy, it is necessary to contact the antenatal clinic at the place of residence, not only in order to be registered with pregnant women, but also to determine the type of pregnancy. So, it is necessary to exclude the risk of the formation of an ectopic attachment of the fetus, which is extremely important to identify before the 7th week of gestation. Further, the fetus breaks the internal organs, exposing the mother to mortal danger.

Implantation of the egg to the body of the uterus

If a woman has late ovulation (it does not occur on days 10-14, but on days 18-19), then there is a risk that even with successful fertilization, planned menstruation still occurs in the first month. This becomes possible due to the structural features of the internal organs in physiological terms, and also because the implantation of the egg did not take place, but the pregnancy did not come out with menstruation.

At the time of fertilization, the egg came out of the fallopian tube, but did not have time to attach to the wall of the uterus for the reason that there was a planned release of menstruation. In this case, there is no threat to the successful course of the development process for the baby, but it will be impossible to determine the exact date further by a simple calendar method. The gynecologist, prescribing hCG tests and comparing them with the results of ultrasound, sets the exact date, indicating the features of the course of the proposed pregnancy.

Pregnancy, in which menstruation can be observed in the first months, is popularly called “color”. This situation does not pose a danger to mother and baby.

Depending on the place of implantation, there may be such an option as an unsuccessful place for attaching the fetal egg. If the fetus is attached to the bottom of the uterine body or near the upper part near the tube, then trauma to the organ and uterine mucosa may occur. Such a pregnancy is not called ectopic, but there is a risk of bleeding throughout the entire period of gestation of the baby in the uterus.

A woman should lead a weak physical activity, avoid active tension and stress. The probability of carrying out to a safe period is quite high, the main thing is to reduce the risk of trauma to the cervix. Your gynecologist will advise you to avoid sexual intercourse throughout your pregnancy. Such a requirement is especially relevant in the later stages, when the fetus is already large enough and presses its weight on the cervix.

Small spotting after examination

Separately, it is worth considering this possibility of isolating a small amount of blood in the early stages after examination in the gynecological chair. In the process of examining the vagina and uterus, the gynecologist inserts a medical mirror, fixing it in the required position. On examination, pregnancy is visible, palpable, and the color of the vagina and cervical canal is changed (purple).

To determine the condition of the mucosa for the presence of pathogenic flora, the gynecologist takes an analysis or scraping from the surface of the mucous membrane of the vagina and cervix. Such an action does not pose a danger to the course of pregnancy, since the scraping is taken carefully, the woman may feel a slight tingling and tingling. The first two days, there is also a slight and slight discharge of spotting blood. Pain is not present. After the wound heals, all symptoms disappear.

Scarlet spotting

The above manifestations of spotting in the first periods of pregnancy are not dangerous, but there are reasons why you need to urgently seek medical help at the nearest gynecology and obstetrics department.

So, in most cases, scarlet abundant spotting with blood clots in the early stages occurs due to the presence of pregnancy abnormalities. These anomalies include:

extrauterine development. A condition that is deadly for a woman who risks not only remaining infertile, but also dying. The probability of death in open bleeding is quite high and represents a statistic of 40%. That is, out of 10 women who detected an ectopic pregnancy out of time, 4 women die from bleeding.
The rupture of the tube also occurs due to the ectopic localization of the fetal egg. This condition is considered an emergency requiring immediate hospitalization. But, even doctors cannot cope with the dangerous manifestations of intra-abdominal bleeding, which threatens the life of a woman. in such situations, there is no question of preserving the fetus, the main task is to save the life of the mother and, at best, preserve the reproductive organs for subsequent pregnancies.
Pathologies of the cervix are also quite common causes of bleeding during early pregnancy. Such pathologies, as a rule, include isthmic-cervical insufficiency, physiological injuries (after a large number of abortions of any pathogenesis). The delicate tissue of the cervix at any pressure releases a small amount of blood, but if this condition is observed constantly, and the gestation period is long enough, then hospitalization and bed rest are recommended. No hormonal drugs can eliminate the symptoms and reduce bleeding if the cause of such a pathology is trauma. The cervix heals very poorly, especially during pregnancy.
The threat of abortion is a common cause of open bleeding in the early stages, including. A woman observes copious discharge of a red or burgundy hue, pain in the lower abdomen, as well as a negative test. Hospitalization is urgent, delaying which means risking your life.

Termination of pregnancy is not always accompanied by pain and intense bleeding. Often a woman does not observe vivid symptoms and soreness, however, exfoliation of the placenta or fetus has already begun.

How to stop bleeding early

Treatment of bleeding depends on the reasons why this complication became possible. It should be understood that in some cases, important symptoms do not allow self-treatment, and only hospitalization will help eliminate the discharge of a dangerous pathogenesis.

If the cause is a hormonal imbalance or an insufficient amount of hormones produced that are necessary for the adequate development of the child, then a decision is made on temporary or permanent hormone replacement therapy.

If the doctor has prescribed Utrozhestan, you cannot change the dosage on your own, interrupt the treatment as well, since such an oversight will provoke a miscarriage against the background of a sharp jump in hormones. The required portion of hormones is taken around the clock, that is, if the task is to take 3 tablets per day, then the woman must calculate the time so that the necessary and timely amount of hormones enters the body, regardless of the time of day.

Injuries of the genital internal organs, for example, after surgery or IVF heal a little longer than it happened before, and therefore the main treatment strategy in this situation is bed rest and following the doctor's recommendations:

avoid physical exertion, especially climbing stairs, press exercises, lifting weights over 5 kilograms;
sexual rest until the doctor allows;
safe gynecological hygiene products, which are recommended to be used only after consultation with an obstetrician;
taking pills and drugs in the amount in which this is indicated in the medical history.

Treatment of bleeding in case of a dangerous condition in miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies is not performed for the reason that surgical removal of the pregnancy itself is necessary. Bleeding is only a symptom, the main reason is a complication of the course of pregnancy, which poses a threat to the life of the mother.

It is worth remembering that in the case of complex clinical manifestations, the doctor makes a decision based on the safety of the life of the mother, and not the fetus. New pregnancies are possible if the pathology is identified in a timely manner and its causes are eliminated.

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