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What Causes Mild Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015

Question: Hi. My period was due on the 1st of this month. I took two pregnancy test on the 11th and they were both positive. Yesterday the 15th I experienced light bleeding (light pink in color). Today was the same. But tonight there was nothing. After I peed and I wiped the blood was red. I'm worried. What could be the problem?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be threatened abortion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The mild bleeding after a positive pregnancy test could be due to a threatened abortion or an implantation bleeding. You need absolute bed rest till the bleeding stops completely. Do consult your gynecologist for an ultrasound scan and get progesterone supplements prescribed to avoid a threatened abortion.
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 minutes later)

What causes a threatened abortion? And is thursday too late to see my gynecologist?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not wait till Thursday.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Threatened abortion can be caused by low levels of progesterone or stress. Undue exercise can also cause such bleeding. Waiting till Thursday is not recommended. It is better to visit an ER.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Thanks. Much appreciated .

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

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (45 hours later)

Just letting you know that i went to the doxtor on tuesday. He checked me and confirmed pregnancy of 6 week but he wrote me a referal for a vaginal ultrasound to check on the bleeding/spotting. Its scheduled for saturday. The bleeding has become lighter. Really faded. My breast don't hurt as much as they use too and i have stop cramping. I feel slightly lighter. Should i be worried. Im tryinh not to stress too much.

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

Brief Answer:
No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
If the spotting has reduced now then you need not worry. Taking lesser stress will be helpful. It is likely to be normal pregnancy.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 days later)

Went in for an abdominal ultra sound and a transvaginal ultrasound. Saw the sac and the embryo. Everything is in place where it should be. Still spotting extremly light. Hope it goes away soon. I've had a miscarriage in 2011. Thats why im worried. But they told me so far everything is fine .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry. Take rest.

Detailed Answer:
If the fetal cardiac activity is normal and there is no subchorionic hemorrhage then there is no need to worry. The pinkish discharge will gradually fade away. Do take absolute rest till the spotting stops completely.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 minutes later)

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
All the best.

Detailed Answer:
Take care.

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