What happens if I have brown bleeding in early pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a phenomenon that women take very seriously, and they will strictly pay attention to some life matters during pregnancy to prevent adverse effects on the development of the fetus. During pregnancy, women's bodies will undergo some major changes, such as cessation of menstruation, changes in body shape, etc. Some women also experience a small amount of brown bleeding in early pregnancy. What's going on? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Bleeding in early pregnancy is also called early pregnancy spotting, which refers to the appearance of a small amount of bloody secretions in the vagina within 12 weeks of pregnancy, similar to the amount of bleeding in the early or late menstruation. The bleeding may be pink, red, or brown in color. About 1/4 of pregnant women will experience varying degrees of spotting in the early stages of pregnancy, and about half of those who experience spotting will eventually suffer a miscarriage.

Bleeding in early pregnancy is related to factors such as cervical lesions, ectopic pregnancy, and hydatidiform mole. Bleeding in early pregnancy is often a dangerous sign. If you experience paroxysmal lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, do not take it lightly and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

There are three main reasons for bleeding in early pregnancy:

1. Cervical lesions

If a pregnant woman has cervical lesions before pregnancy, resulting in erosion, or already has cervical polyps, then after pregnancy, it is very likely that the surface capillaries will rupture and bleed due to hormonal changes. Therefore, when a pregnant woman has symptoms of vaginal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy, a cervical examination should be performed.

2. Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy can also cause bleeding in early pregnancy because the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus and cannot provide the embryo with sufficient nutrients, causing the gradually developing fertilized egg to expand the fallopian tube wall and cause the tube wall to rupture. Bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy usually occurs during the 7th to 8th week of pregnancy, accompanied by severe abdominal pain or massive intra-abdominal bleeding.

3. Hydatidiform mole

Pregnant women with hydatidiform mole may also experience pregnancy bleeding, accompanied by severe morning sickness or palpitations. Women who are younger than 20 or older than 35, who have a history of miscarriage or hydatidiform mole, etc. should be careful about whether they may get pregnant with hydatidiform mole again.