Green discharge during pregnancy

Many women will have green discharge during pregnancy. This phenomenon is very normal because when a woman is pregnant, not only does her body contain progesterone, but her estrogen also rises rapidly, which can cause endocrine disorders in women, causing various discharges in their lower body. So what causes green discharge during pregnancy?

Increased vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy. The vaginal discharge you notice may be normal leucorrhea, which is a milky white substance that is odorless or has a slight odor. You may have occasionally seen this vaginal discharge on your underwear before you got pregnant, but now it's a lot more than before.

Part of the reason for increased vaginal discharge is that your estrogen secretion increases and blood flow to the vaginal area increases at this time. These vaginal secretions are composed of secretions from the cervix and vagina, senescent cells of the vaginal wall and normal flora from the vagina.

As you get closer to giving birth, you may notice that your vaginal discharge increases and seems to be different from your usual discharge. Very early in your pregnancy, cervical secretions fill your cervical canal, forming a protective barrier called the cervical mucus plug.

As the cervix begins to thin and dilate, it may be discharged, and this vaginal discharge may look like egg white or clear nasal discharge on a cold day. The mucus plug may even come out as a large blob of gel that may be slightly bloody.

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If you have a lot of thin, clear fluid coming out of your vagina, it may be difficult to tell whether it is just mucus or amniotic fluid leakage. If you have any concerns about this kind of vaginal discharge, see a doctor.

If you notice an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the consistency of your discharge before you are 37 weeks pregnant, such as if it becomes thin, mucus-like, or has a bloody tint to it — even if it's only light pink or dark brown — see your doctor right away. This could be a sign of premature labor.

You should also contact your doctor if you suspect you have an infection. If your vaginal discharge is odorless, has yellow-white clumping, and is causing you discomfort (such as itching or burning in your vulva or vagina), or if your vulva looks red and swollen, you may have vaginal candidiasis.

If your vaginal discharge is foul-smelling, foamy, or yellow, green, or gray, you may have a different type of vaginal infection or an STI and should be seen by your doctor, even if you don't experience symptoms such as irritation, itching, or burning.

In these cases, do not try to treat yourself with over-the-counter medications. It is very important to see a doctor first to diagnose vaginal discharge and treat it appropriately.