What's the matter with brown discharge after pregnancy

During pregnancy, once brown vaginal discharge appears, pregnant women are often very worried. In fact, brown discharge after pregnancy is caused by gynecological inflammation and other reasons. Pregnant women must pay attention to it, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. When brown discharge appears, it is recommended to go to the hospital to consult a doctor in time. Want to know what causes brown discharge during pregnancy?

1. Reasons for brown discharge during pregnancy

1. Implantation bleeding

If there is brown vaginal discharge in the early stages of pregnancy, it is likely caused by implantation bleeding. At that time, women may not even know that they are pregnant. The brown discharge caused by implantation bleeding is a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry. However, if the amount of bleeding is heavy, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.

2. Gynecological inflammation

Brown vaginal discharge after pregnancy may also be caused by gynecological inflammation. For example, vaginitis, cervicitis, etc. may cause abnormal brown discharge. It is recommended that pregnant women in this situation go to the hospital for relevant examinations and symptomatic treatment to avoid endangering their own and the fetus' health.

3. Ectopic pregnancy

Brown vaginal discharge after pregnancy does not rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women should pay enough attention to it. When brown vaginal discharge occurs and is accompanied by abdominal pain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for an ultrasound in time to confirm whether it is an ectopic pregnancy.

4. Threatened abortion

If there is brown discharge after pregnancy, it may also be related to threatened abortion, so pregnant women must not be careless. Common symptoms of threatened abortion are brown discharge, lower back pain, abdominal pain, and even the appearance of blood, also known as spotting. When the above situation occurs, be sure to seek medical attention immediately.

2. What to do if a pregnant woman has brown secretions

1. You should stay in bed and rest more. Do not do strenuous activities. It is best not to get out of bed except to go to the toilet. Generally, this phenomenon will disappear in about 2 days.

2. In order to prevent vaginal bleeding during pregnancy from being caused by gynecological diseases, it is recommended to go to the hospital to find out the cause; when there is brown discharge after pregnancy, it is best to see a doctor immediately, because this may be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. In late pregnancy, such bleeding symptoms may also mean that there is a problem with the placenta.

3. Pregnancy preservation treatment must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. The development of the embryo must be understood in a timely manner. Once the embryo dies, the medication should be stopped immediately. Blindly pregnancy preservation may cause the dead fetus to "overstay" in the abdomen. In severe cases, it may cause massive bleeding and endanger life.

If the brown discharge is not implantation bleeding, you need to get diagnosed right away. If accompanied by fainting, fever, abdominal pain, cramps, and dizziness, seek medical attention immediately as they may indicate a serious condition. Treatment of brown discharge depends on the cause and the duration of pregnancy. If brown discharge persists for some time, we observe a change in color or an increase in discharge, or even noticeable cramping and pain, seek medical help immediately or contact our doctor.

Tips

You should be alert if your leucorrhea is brown. If your leucorrhea during pregnancy is accompanied by color change, odor, and vulvar itching, you should go to the hospital for routine examination of your leucorrhea to prevent the possibility of vaginitis. If not treated in time, it can cause miscarriage or even infertility.