Cervical bleeding in early pregnancy

Pregnancy is a great test for women's bodies, because the structure of the female body determines the difficulty of the pregnancy process. Many women will encounter various problems during pregnancy, which will cause great threats to their bodies. Among them, the most problems occur in the early and late stages of pregnancy. Taking the early stages of pregnancy as an example, the cervix is ​​prone to bleeding, causing panic among women. Let’s take a look at how to deal with cervical bleeding in early pregnancy.

Bleeding in early pregnancy is a symptom of pregnancy. There are many causes: fetal chromosomal abnormalities, maternal hormone disorders, congenital uterine developmental abnormalities or acquired defects, immune system problems, viral infections, pregnant women suffering from chronic diseases (such as heart disease, kidney disease and blood diseases), overwork, excessive stress, too intense sexual life, external impact, environmental pollution, improper use of medication, smoking, drinking, excessive caffeine intake or other foods that promote uterine contractions, etc.

Treatment principles

Whether in the early stages of pregnancy or at any time during pregnancy, you should tell your doctor about any bleeding symptoms; usually, light bleeding is not considered a serious problem. However, if you experience spotting or fresh bleeding, especially if it is accompanied by abdominal pain or cramps, it is best to see a doctor right away, as 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.

If vaginal bleeding occurs, seek medical attention as soon as possible. The doctor will first assess the amount of bleeding and measure blood pressure and pulse to determine whether immediate hospitalization is needed. The patient will then be asked some relevant information, such as the date of the last menstrual period, whether the menstrual period is regular, whether she has ever experienced morning sickness and breast tenderness and whether they still exist, and whether she has symptoms of lower abdominal pain. Then further physical examination will be carried out and a preliminary judgment will be made. If necessary, an ultrasound examination and blood test for serum levels of 'beta-human chorionic gonadotropin' (chorionic hormone for short) or progesterone will be arranged to help diagnose whether it is a normal intrauterine pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy or hydatidiform mole.

Regarding the examination of chorionic villus, it is usually more valuable to compare the values ​​of two blood draws 48 hours apart. In patients with normal intrauterine pregnancy, the second value will usually be more than 66% higher than the first. If the increase is not enough or there is a decrease, it may be an ectopic pregnancy or incomplete abortion. At this time, uterine dilatation and curettage or laparoscopy should be arranged for further diagnosis.