White discharge is a normal physiological phenomenon that occurs in every woman. Generally, women secrete white discharge every day, especially some women who secrete more. Recently, some pregnant women have reported changes in their vaginal discharge after becoming pregnant. So, will there be vaginal discharge at the beginning of pregnancy?
Generally speaking, many people experience an increase in vaginal discharge at the beginning of pregnancy, but some people are different from others as they do not have vaginal discharge in the first few days of pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, the placenta secretes estrogen and progesterone, causing congestion and swelling of the vaginal mucosa. The permeability of the mucosa increases, and the amount of exudate also increases. Therefore, it is normal for vaginal discharge to increase after pregnancy compared to before pregnancy.
However, pregnant women need to be aware that if there is an increase in vaginal discharge accompanied by itching and pain in the external genitalia, and the discharge appears yellow with an odor, they should pay attention and seek medical examination and treatment promptly. Because women are prone to contracting vaginitis after pregnancy, if not controlled and treated, it may affect the health of the fetus.
Abnormal vaginal discharge in early pregnancy is often caused by vaginal inflammation, with fungal vaginitis being more common in clinical practice. If infected with vaginitis after pregnancy, it is important to seek treatment at a regular hospital as soon as possible. In the early stages of pregnancy, local treatment is generally the main treatment method, and specific treatment methods should be consulted with professional doctors. Self medication is not recommended.
