Brown discharge in early pregnancy

There are many symptoms in early pregnancy, the most common ones are amenorrhea, breast tenderness, breast enlargement, nausea and retching, changes in appetite, etc. In addition, there may also be some worrying symptoms, such as brown discharge. When brown discharge appears, many pregnant women are very angry. So, what is the reason for brown discharge in early pregnancy?

What is brown discharge during early pregnancy?

1. Stimulate menstruation

Some female friends found out that they were pregnant, but they had brown discharge and thought it was their period. In fact, it was stimulated menstruation. It is harmless to the health of pregnant women and fetuses, and usually occurs within three months of pregnancy.

2. Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is called subclinical miscarriage or hidden miscarriage, which is mainly caused by the combination of sperm and egg without embryo implantation. The characteristic of ectopic pregnancy is that the HCG value is high. The urine test with early pregnancy test paper will also be positive, but the fetal sac cannot be detected by B-ultrasound. In addition, brown secretions will continue to appear, and normal menstruation will come later.

3. Cervical disease

The appearance of brown discharge in early pregnancy is also related to cervical diseases. For example, if brown discharge occurs during sexual intercourse, it is basically related to cervical erosion. In addition to cervical erosion, cervical polyps can also cause brown discharge.

4. Ectopic pregnancy

If the sperm and egg combination does not implant in the uterus, but pregnancy occurs, after the ectopic pregnancy is ruled out, it will be diagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy. The characteristics of ectopic pregnancy are brown discharge and abdominal pain that continues to worsen. Ectopic pregnancy needs to be handled properly, otherwise it will cause great harm.

If brown discharge occurs after pregnancy, you must pay enough attention to it. It is best to go to a reliable hospital for diagnosis in time. After finding the cause, take appropriate measures for treatment to avoid causing more serious damage to the reproductive health of women.

What should I pay attention to if I have excessive leucorrhea in early pregnancy?

Whether it is excessive vaginal discharge in early pregnancy or at other stages, the following contents need to be ensured:

1. Keep the vulva clean and wash it with warm water 2-3 times a day.

2. In order to avoid cross infection, pregnant women must prepare special sinks and towels for cleaning the vulva.

3. Change your underwear frequently. Washed clothes and pants do not need to be hung in a dark corner to dry, but should be exposed to the sun.

4. After defecation, wipe towards the back to avoid bringing residual feces or dirt from the anus into the female vagina.

5. Improve nutrition, eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as lean meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits, etc., to enhance immunity.

6. If there is a lot of leucorrhea, and the color and properties change, or even have a strong odor, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately.