Is White Vaginal Discharge Sign Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

Question: Hello, im trying to have a baby and i just had sex 2weeks ago now im having this white discharge, can that be an early sign of pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply

1. White discharge is not a sign of pregnancy.

2. White discharge could be due to Infection in vagina.

3. Please get serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy.

4. If pregnancy is negative please take treatment for white discharge after getting examined by gynecologist.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards

Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (31 minutes later)

how soon can a serum beta hCG blood test tell if your pregnant after sex ?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi

If you had sex during ovulation the beta hCG test will be positive for pregnancy after 2 weeks from ovulation.

It is most reliable method to diagnose early pregnancy.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar