Understand what to do if you have vaginal bleeding

When you are pregnant, you become a national treasure-level protected object, but vaginal bleeding in pregnant women is a very worrying matter. In the early pregnancy, abnormal vaginal bleeding is a common problem, and about 1/4 of pregnant women will experience this; in the middle and late pregnancy, there are still some risk factors that can cause abnormal bleeding. The causes and conditions of bleeding during pregnancy vary from person to person, and the degree of danger varies. To ensure the safety of mother and child, pregnant mothers should be aware of the various factors that may cause bleeding. Then I want to know what to do if a woman has vaginal bleeding after parturition?

What are the causes of bleeding during pregnancy?

Generally speaking, bleeding during pregnancy is clinically divided into two categories according to the time when it occurs, namely bleeding in early pregnancy and bleeding in the middle and late pregnancy.

Bleeding in early pregnancy (1 to 3 months of pregnancy)

1. Threatened abortion: When there is insufficient progesterone in the body and the embryo is not in a good implantation position, excessive fatigue and bad mood can also cause threatened abortion and vaginal bleeding.

2. Cervical disease: cervical inflammation, or cervical erosion, or cervical polyps. Inflammation exposes the cervical blood vessels, which are prone to bleeding.

3. Ectopic pregnancy: The embryo implants in the fallopian tube, ovary, etc., which is not enough to support the survival of the embryo, and vaginal bleeding will occur.

4. Hydatidiform mole: There is no fetus in the intrauterine pregnancy, but only a vesicular fetal mass like a grape bead, which will cause vaginal bleeding.

Bleeding during the second and third trimester of pregnancy (from the 4th month of pregnancy to delivery)

1. Placenta previa: As the uterus becomes larger with the increase in pregnancy weeks, the position of the placenta will also move upward, greatly increasing the chance of vaginal bleeding.

2. Premature birth: Increased frequency of uterine contractions, a strong feeling of heaviness or pain in the lower abdomen, vaginal bleeding, back pain, and labia cramps. These are all symptoms of premature birth and you should seek medical attention immediately.

3. Placental abruption: Placental abruption is a serious complication in late pregnancy. It progresses quite quickly. If not treated in time, it may endanger the lives of the mother and fetus.

How to check and prevent bleeding during pregnancy?

1. If you find vaginal bleeding, go to the hospital to see a doctor in time. Ask the doctor to determine the cause of the bleeding through examination and treat it accordingly.

2. Before the cause is determined, do not blindly use pregnancy-preserving products or other drugs.

3. Timely B-ultrasound can tell whether the embryo is inside or outside the uterus. At the same time, when the embryo develops to 5-6 weeks, the fetal heart rate can be clearly seen under B-ultrasound to determine whether the fetus is alive and guide the next step of how to preserve the fetus.

4. If vaginal bleeding occurs, and vaginal examination reveals that the bleeding comes from the cervix rather than the uterine cavity, local treatment can be performed. First, a cervical examination should be done, including TCT and HPV to rule out human papillomavirus infection and cervical cancer. If there are polyps, remove them as appropriate.

5. By checking blood HCG and progesterone, determine whether vaginal bleeding is caused by progesterone deficiency. When a threatened abortion is diagnosed, you should pay attention to rest. If bleeding is caused by insufficient progesterone to maintain the embryo, you must take pregnancy-preserving drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

The causes of bleeding during pregnancy vary according to the different stages of pregnancy, so accurate examinations and judgments must be carried out first to identify the cause, and then targeted prevention and treatment can be carried out. Live a life of luxury ~ Don't engage in too much labor intensity, and develop healthy and good living habits.