Bleeding after signs of pregnancy

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Bleeding during pregnancy can occur around 6-12 days after conception. This is an early sign that a woman is pregnant, but some women mistake it for menstrual blood because it can happen around the time they are expected to get their period.

1. What is bleeding during pregnancy?

Implantation bleeding is bleeding from the vagina between 6 and 12 days after conception. Many women think it's just a period, but it's actually an early sign of pregnancy. This is not dangerous and does not require treatment.
In case you notice heavy bleeding, more than the normal amount of your period, this could be a sign of a more serious problem. See your doctor if you have heavy bleeding, with or without other symptoms such as fever, chills, or cramps.

2. What causes bleeding during pregnancy?

Causes of bleeding during pregnancy are: After the sperm fertilizes the egg to form an embryo. The embryo will travel from the fallopian tube to the uterus within 3-4 days. During this time, the embryo will constantly divide into hundreds of cells. Meanwhile, the ovaries will secrete the hormone estrogen, which causes the lining of the uterus (endometrium) to thicken and grow more blood vessels. The lining of the uterus is preparing for implantation and development of the embryo. When the embryo enters the uterus, it is like a small ball with hundreds of cells. A day or two later, it begins to dig into the bloody lining of the uterus, where it continues to grow and divide. As it digs into the endometrium, it can rupture small blood vessels, leading to vaginal bleeding.
This phenomenon can happen around the time of your period. Therefore, you can completely mistake it for your period and not realize you are pregnant until you take a pregnancy test. This is normal, it doesn't mean you or your baby will have any problems.
Therefore, when you encounter this phenomenon, do not worry too much. You need to know that you are not alone in this situation. It is estimated that about 15-25% of women experience bleeding during pregnancy.

3. How to recognize bleeding during pregnancy or menstrual cycle?

Some points to note to recognize vaginal bleeding is a sign of pregnancy or just a normal period, including:
Bleeding: Bleeding during pregnancy usually has a very small amount of bleeding. more than a normal menstrual period. It is usually just a small spot that appears on the underwear. Duration: Unlike a normal period, bleeding during pregnancy usually lasts only 1 to 3 days. This is the time it takes for the embryo to implant in the lining of the uterus. Menstrual bleeding usually lasts three to seven days. Color: Menstrual blood is usually bright red or dark red. While the blood due to the nesting phenomenon is usually light pink, brown in color. Blood clots: Many women who experience bleeding during their period have some of the blood that clots into different sized clots. Bleeding due to implantation of the embryo is usually so small that it cannot be clotted.

4. Some other symptoms can be seen along with bleeding during pregnancy

Bleeding during pregnancy tends to happen before you notice morning sickness. You may notice the following:
Brown or pinkish vaginal bleeding The bleeding is less frequent and doesn't last as long as a normal period You may have mild cramping or your hips Don't see any blood clots in the blood coming out of the vagina In addition to bleeding, some women have early pregnancy symptoms such as:
Nausea, vomiting Pain, swelling of breasts or nipples Lower back pain Lightheadedness Headache Headache Fatigue Irritability Appetite or loss of appetite Urinating more than usual You should note that these symptoms do not guarantee pregnancy, as it can also be a sign of ovulation. A home pregnancy test is a simple and best way for you to find out if you are pregnant or not. However, you may also have to wait a few more days for an accurate pregnancy test. If your pregnancy test is positive, you need to schedule a prenatal visit right away.
Bleeding during pregnancy usually stops on its own after 1-2 days, without needing any treatment. But if you're worried about heavy bleeding, or other unusual symptoms, it could be a sign of a more serious problem, and it's time to see your doctor.

5. Other causes of bleeding during pregnancy

There are many possible causes of bleeding in pregnant women. Some of these are harmless and some are serious and need to be treated promptly. If you are bleeding heavily, with or without pain or cramping, see your doctor right away.
If you are pregnant and find blood in your underwear, it could be caused by a number of reasons:
Hormones: Hormonal and physical changes can be the cause. bleeding during pregnancy. With this cause, the bleeding will stop on its own and no treatment is required. Fibroids and polyps: Fibroids and polyps of the uterus can cause bleeding during pregnancy. Maybe you've discovered them before, or discovered during a prenatal check-up. Cervical problems: Conditions such as infections on the cervix can also cause bleeding. Sexually transmitted diseases such as trichomoniasis can cause mild bleeding as well as more serious problems. Treatment should be started as soon as possible, this will help keep your baby healthy. It is best to see a gynecologist before trying to get pregnant. Ectopic pregnancy: This is a condition in which an embryo implants outside your uterus. You may then experience bleeding with pain and cramping. This is a dangerous condition and requires immediate surgery. Otherwise it can cause bleeding, shock, and can lead to rapid death. Miscarriage: About 15% of pregnancies end within the first few months. Most women experience bleeding and cramping afterward. Therefore, you need to see a doctor as soon as you know you are pregnant and have the above symptoms again.

6. When to see a doctor?

Bleeding during pregnancy usually goes away on its own in 1-2 days without needing any treatment. But if this phenomenon persists for a few days or appears along with some other symptoms such as fever, chills, cramps... you need to see a doctor right away. Or if you feel worried about your condition, you should also visit your doctor for examination and advice from specialists. The first 3 months are the most sensitive time during pregnancy. In order for mother and baby to be healthy, parents need to pay attention to:
Understand early signs of pregnancy, pregnancy poisoning, bleeding during pregnancy. Timely, correct and sufficient first prenatal check-up, avoiding too early/too late. Fetal malformation screening at 12 weeks detects dangerous fetal malformations that can be intervened early. Distinguish between normal vaginal bleeding and pathological vaginal bleeding for timely intervention to maintain pregnancy. Screening for thyroid disease in the first 3 months of pregnancy avoids dangerous risks before and during delivery. Vinmec currently has many maternity packages (12-27-36 weeks), in which the 12-week maternity package helps monitor the health of mother and baby right from the beginning of pregnancy, early detection and timely intervention of health issues. In addition to the usual services, the maternity monitoring program from 12 weeks has special services that other maternity packages do not have such as: Double Test or Triple Test to screen for fetal malformations; Quantitative angiogenesis factor test for preeclampsia; thyroid screening test; Rubella test; Testing for parasites transmitted from mother to child seriously affects the baby's brain and physical development after birth.
For more information about the 12-week maternity package and registration, you can contact the clinics and hospitals of Vinmec health system nationwide.

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Reference sources: babycenter.com, webmd.com
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