What is the cause of the white and sticky discharge in early pregnancy?

Women undergo great physiological changes before and after pregnancy. In fact, this can be seen from vaginal discharge. Some pregnant women will find white liquid flowing out of their vagina in the early stages of pregnancy. This liquid is actually what we usually call leucorrhea. Leucorrhea plays a very important role. It can effectively inhibit the growth of many bacteria and also play a role in lubrication. So what is the reason for the white and sticky discharge in the early stages of pregnancy?

First, what is the reason for the white and sticky discharge in the early stages of pregnancy? The white fluid that flows out of the vagina during pregnancy is called leucorrhea. Leucorrhea is a viscous, white, transparent liquid that flows out of the female vagina. It is a mixture of secretions from the Bartholin's glands, cervical glands, and endometrium, as well as shed vaginal epithelial cells and exudate from the vaginal mucosa. Leucorrhea has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. It contains antibodies, lysozyme, and lactobacillus, and it can also act as a lubricant during sexual intercourse.

Second, usually in the early stages of pregnancy the amount of leucorrhea will increase and become thicker. In addition, women will also experience mild lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and breast swelling in the early stages of pregnancy. If the leucorrhea secreted during pregnancy is transparent, watery, light yellow and has no odor, it is normal. A small amount of bleeding is also normal.

What's the matter with white, sticky discharge in early pregnancy? In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the increase in hormones, vaginal secretions increase. If the vaginal discharge has no odor and there is no itching in the vulva, then there is no need to worry. If there is itching or pain in the vulva, and the vaginal discharge is yellow and has a bad odor, you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. If you ignore it, the growth and development of the fetus will be affected. After women become pregnant, the color, properties and taste of most leucorrhea will not change significantly, and the color is basically the same as before pregnancy. When women reach the late stage of pregnancy, the amount of leucorrhea will increase more sharply. It will be gel-like and will be discharged from the vagina in large quantities. Some pregnant women will also have a small amount of blood in their leucorrhea.