What causes intermittent bleeding in early pregnancy?

Under normal circumstances, women usually do not experience vaginal bleeding after becoming pregnant. If there is intermittent bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible. Bleeding in pregnant women is often a bad sign, but don't worry too much. Maintain a good attitude and pay more attention to rest. It is best to rest quietly and let the qi flow naturally. There are many reasons for bleeding during pregnancy.

What is the cause of intermittent bleeding in early pregnancy?

After pregnancy, it is normal for women to experience some symptoms, but some women will experience intermittent bleeding after pregnancy. 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 these symptoms 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.

Generally speaking, if the progesterone level is low in the early stages of pregnancy, it can easily cause vaginal bleeding and possibly lead to threatened abortion. In order to protect the fetus, it is generally best to rest in bed and avoid blindly frequent activities. If bleeding occurs due to low progesterone, there is a possibility of threatened miscarriage. At this time, the pregnant woman must take good care of the fetus, reduce the amount of activity, and it is best to rest in bed more. At the same time, she should supplement with more foods such as eggs, milk, lean meat and soy products. After 1-2 weeks of fetal preservation treatment, go to the hospital for a follow-up examination.

What to do if you have vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding is a common problem in early pregnancy, occurring in about one in four pregnant women. When faced with this problem, pregnant women are usually very worried, not knowing whether they will have a miscarriage or give birth to an abnormal fetus. According to statistics, after vaginal bleeding occurs in the first half of pregnancy, about half of the patients can successfully continue their pregnancy, about another 30% of patients will have spontaneous abortion, 10% of patients will have ectopic pregnancy, and a very small number of patients may have problems such as hydatidiform mole, cervical lesions, etc.

Many studies have shown that if vaginal bleeding occurs in early pregnancy and the pregnancy continues successfully and the baby is born, the proportion of babies with congenital abnormalities does not increase.

Seek medical attention immediately if you have vaginal bleeding

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 these symptoms 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.