Is it normal to have green vaginal discharge during pregnancy?

The news of a girl’s pregnancy in a new family can be said to be a very happy thing for both parents, as it carries all the hopes of both families! In addition, in this era of only children, when many parents in the new generation of families are both only children, the upcoming baby can be said to be the focus of attention. He is not only his own small family, he is also the hope and future of his parents on both sides.

Women's leucorrhea is a mixture of exudates from the vaginal mucosa, secretions from the cervical glands and endometrium, and contains vaginal bacteria and desquamated cells from the reproductive tract mucosa. The amount and properties of leucorrhea are related to the level of estrogen.

How to identify diseases through leucorrhea and what is normal vaginal discharge?

Under normal circumstances, leucorrhea is milky white, and during ovulation, the amount is thin and egg white-like. When inflammation or tumor secondary infection occurs in the reproductive tract, the amount of leucorrhea often increases significantly. However, during pregnancy, under the influence of estrogen and progesterone secreted by the placenta, the vaginal mucosa becomes congested and edematous, and its appearance is purple-blue. The vaginal folds increase, and it becomes soft and elastic, with an increased surface area. At this time, the permeability of the vaginal mucosa increases, and the amount of exudate increases significantly compared to the non-pregnancy period. At the same time, the glandular secretions of the cervical canal increase. Therefore, vaginal secretions during pregnancy are significantly more than those in the non-pregnancy period, and are often white and paste-like, with no odor. This is a normal physiological change and does not require treatment. If the leucorrhea is not only excessive but also smells bad, is okara-like or grayish-yellow foamy, and is accompanied by vulvar itching, it is abnormal and you should seek medical attention promptly.

Many people know that leucorrhea will turn yellow after suffering from inflammation during pregnancy, but they have no idea about the situation where leucorrhea turns green. Experts remind that the reason why pregnant women’s leucorrhea turns green is also closely related to gynecological inflammation. Of course, the reason why pregnant women’s leucorrhea turns green is not that simple. In addition, it is also closely related to the changes in estrogen and progesterone in the pregnant woman’s body. Next, let us take a look at the main reasons for abnormal leucorrhea in pregnant women:

1. Hormonal factors

Pregnant women will experience changes in hormone levels after pregnancy, among which progesterone and estrogen change the most. In this case, it will affect the endocrine system, resulting in abnormal leucorrhea. Normally, after pregnancy, the estrogen level in the body will rise rapidly. In addition, progesterone will be secreted in large quantities. At this time, the metabolism of pregnant women is vigorous. As a result, the vaginal epithelial cells and cervical glands secrete vigorously, which will cause increased vaginal secretions in pregnant women.

The reason for the change in the color of leucorrhea in pregnant women is closely related to the changes in these hormones, because pregnant women are prone to various gynecological inflammations at this time, among which candidal vaginitis is one of them. Once suffering from candidal vaginitis, the leucorrhea will appear green.

2. Trichomonas vaginitis

During pregnancy, not only does the metabolism of pregnant women increase and the metabolism of vaginal epithelial cells accelerate, but various bacteria and pathogens also have a good environment for reproduction and growth. If you are not careful at this time, it is very likely to induce various gynecological diseases. Green leucorrhea in pregnant women is mostly a symptom of vaginitis. In addition to the candidal vaginitis mentioned above, several other types of vaginitis are also likely to cause changes in the color of leucorrhea, the most common ones are Trichomonas vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, etc.

The lactic acid bacteria in the vagina of pregnant women decreases, and the original balance of bacteria is broken. At this time, the pH value of the vagina will rise. This environment is very suitable for the growth of Trichomonas. Therefore, during pregnancy, pregnant women must take measures to prevent vaginitis.

3. Gynecological inflammation

Once a pregnant woman suffers from gynecological inflammation, it is bound to cause abnormal changes in leucorrhea, especially various types of vaginitis. In addition to the two types of vaginitis mentioned above, other vaginitis can also cause abnormal leucorrhea. If the discharge is foamy and green in color, it can be basically determined to be Trichomonas vaginitis. This pathogen usually hides in the glands and vaginal folds and multiplies before and after menstruation. If women and pregnant women are not careful, they will become ill.

Moreover, this pathogen will consume or engulf the glycogen in the vaginal epithelial cells, thereby hindering the production of lactic acid. Various pathogenic bacteria not only parasitize in the vagina, but also often invade the urethra or paraurethral glands.

Women will experience many physical and psychological changes during pregnancy. These are all unfamiliar to expectant mothers who have never given birth, so expectant fathers should be more understanding and considerate of expectant mothers, and should accompany them to discover and solve problems.