Do you know what is the difference between early pregnancy, miscarriage and menstruation?

In daily life, many women may suffer from miscarriage after having sex because they don’t know they are pregnant. Miscarriage may be mistaken for menstruation. There is a big difference between miscarriage and menstruation in early pregnancy. Generally, miscarriage will cause the body to be weak and prone to fatigue, while menstruation will cause abdominal distension and usually end in 4-6 days.

Menstruation

The regular vaginal bleeding that women have once a month is called menstruation. As long as female friends reach puberty, their ovaries will gradually mature and secrete female hormones, causing changes in the endometrium, which is called menstruation. Generally speaking, a woman's normal menstrual cycle is 28 days, and menstruation lasts 3-5 days. Many female friends will continue to experience breast development, emotional instability, lower abdominal distension, and stomach pain before or between menstruation, which will have adverse effects on women.

abortion

Abortion refers to the death of the fetus in the mother's body before 24 weeks of pregnancy due to physical weakness or kidney deficiency. During a miscarriage, women may experience abdominal cramps and vaginal bleeding, and may also have red discharge. According to medical research, 50% of embryos cannot develop successfully in the mother's body and will be excreted from the body along with menstrual blood. In addition to menstrual blood, some tissue will also be discharged. The blood is also particularly bright, and translucent substances will appear.

The difference between early pregnancy abortion and menstruation: the amount of bleeding

Abortion: Natural abortion has less blood volume, so you can just use a sanitary pad.

Menstruation: The menstrual blood volume is relatively heavy, and sanitary napkins are needed.

The difference between early pregnancy abortion and menstruation: timing

Miscarriage: Spontaneous miscarriage is usually cyclical, that is, it occurs between two menstrual periods and is generally considered spontaneous miscarriage.

Menstruation: Menstrual blood has a regular time. Generally, menstruation is only delayed or advanced by 3 to 7 days. If it exceeds this time period, you should pay attention to whether it is a pathological phenomenon.

The difference between early pregnancy abortion and menstruation: color

Miscarriage: The color may be bright red, pink, or dark brown. Menstruation: Menstruation is usually dark red blood, without nausea, vomiting, etc. It should be over in a few days.

The difference between early pregnancy abortion and menstruation 4: pain

Miscarriage: accompanied by mild lower abdominal pain, a feeling of falling when the fetus moves, lower back pain and abdominal distension.

Menstruation: Not accompanied by lower abdominal pain, etc.