Hi, I’m 41, Newly Pregnant - Just About 5 Weeks.

Posted on Sat, 1 Jun 2019

Question: Hi, I’m 41, newly pregnant - just about 5 weeks. I noticed spotting last week, mostly brown with a little red and pink, which seemed to pretty much stop a couple days ago. I went to the OB who said it’s normal to spot and as long as I’m not having severe cramping with heavy bleeding, it’s ok.
last night I did elliptical at the gym and then some leg weights and was fine but when I used the bathroom this morning I noted reddish/pink blood when I wiped. It’s still happening. Also I’ve had a bit of diarrhea and noticed some blood in the toilet after that. Also some light pinkish/red blood sometimes when I urinate. It’s been on and off all day. I notice mostly when I wipe and there’s not much on the pad but maybe a streak of blood sometimes. Is it normal to spot like that after working out? Did I work out too hard? Should I be concerned?

thank you, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can happen due to workout.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The spotting and pinkish discharge that you are having can be due to the workout. You need to take rest till the bleeding stops completely. Also you need to get your HCG levels evaluated to confirm that the pregnancy is growing inside. A mild spotting is normal and can happen due to an implantation bleeding but in case the spotting persists then it is worrisome and you need to consult your gynaecologist for proper investigations.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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