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Spotting during pregnancy is quite common. No matter how much or how intense the spotting is, it should always be consulted as it could be a signal that your pregnancy is at risk. If the bleeding is scanty and there are no other symptoms, it usually doesn’t mean anything serious. So it’s good to know when to go to the hospital for help quickly.
Spotting in pregnancy causes enormous stress for expectant parents. When a woman notices even the tiniest traces of blood, she usually sees a doctor immediately. Usually, spotting during pregnancy is not serious, but it is always worth consulting so that doctors can act quickly.
Spotting in pregnancy – appearance
Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. Any spotting in pregnancy causes enormous stress. Bleeding can occur at any stage of pregnancy and can be related to the many changes that occur in a woman’s body. Their appearance and intensity also vary greatly. However, it should be remembered that even very heavy bleeding during pregnancy does not necessarily mean a miscarriage.
The color of spotting during pregnancy may vary. The bleeding can be both brown and red. Spotting is usually not serious, especially if it is sparse and not accompanied by any other symptoms. Then the cause is usually fatigue or stress, which is why the gynecologist usually recommends rest.
Spotting in pregnancy – embryo implantation
The most common cause of spotting in pregnancy is embryo implantation. The staining that occurs then does not affect every woman, however. It is usually light red or brown in color and not very abundant. Usually it is short and many women do not even notice it, but it may last up to 3 days. Women often mistake them for menstrual spotting, so they learn about the pregnancy itself with a considerable delay.
However, there are situations where spotting should cause a woman a concern. If you experience bleeding at the beginning of your pregnancy, and if you experience nausea, dizziness or cramps, you should consult your doctor quickly as this may be a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy.
Spotting in pregnancy – causes
There are many causes of spotting in pregnancy. Most often they are related to:
- erosions of the cervix;
- polypami;
- genital tract infections;
- uterine rupture;
- detachment of the placenta.
In late pregnancy, spotting may be associated with miscarriage. However, it does not always mean that it actually happened. It may only be a warning signal. In this case, see a doctor quickly. Today, thanks to appropriate medical care, even a highly threatened pregnancy can be carried safely to the end.
Spotting in pregnancy – risks
Profuse spotting in pregnancy makes a woman immediately fearful of losing her baby. However, remember that even heavy bleeding does not necessarily mean a miscarriage. It often turns out that in order to carry on a pregnancy, all you need is rest and appropriate hormonal drugs to support the pregnancy.
The risk of miscarriage requires a woman to take special care of herself and be under the constant supervision of a gynecologist. Unfortunately, in such a situation, it is often necessary to give up work and rest.
Spotting at the beginning of pregnancy may also be a symptom of spontaneous miscarriage, which affects approximately 15% of women, which occurs for no apparent reason.
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