What Causes Brownish Red Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

Question: Sir/Madam, my wife is 5 weeks pregnant. Today she had a brownish type tissue and blood in panty. She wiped the V with cotton and saw few more. The tissues are not of big sizes only few small sizes. Docs are closed on sunday.. Is there anything to worry about? please help.............

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it can be a normal phenomena.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for trusting HCM for your health concern.

Mild brown disscharge with out any pain that last for 2-3 days and with no smell can consider a normal phenomena during first trimester of pregnancy.

If discharge increases in quantity and associated with pain and strong smell you should consult your treating doctor for the same.

So do not take any stress.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 minutes later)

I had a D&C in Aug 14 and then again in Sep 14, as some bit were left over during first D&C. Does that increase chances of miscarriage.

I am taking folic acid only right now 2400 mcg. My doc recommended 5 mg but it was not avaialble quickly so I bought online. Can that be a thing to worry about a Miscarrige?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should take folic acid 5 mg daily.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry for the long delay in my response.

No, D&C in September 2014 will not cause miscarriage at this time.

You should take folic acid 5 mg daily or twice daily as advised by your doctor because it plays a very important role in neurological development of the foetus.

Deficiency of folic acid may cause misscarriage.

Hope it is useful.

Regards

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