Is Light Brown Colour Vaginal Discharge After Intercourse During Pregnancy A Concern?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

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Question : Good evening, I had rough intercourse and I'm currently 5 weeks pregnant. Yesterday after intercourse and this morning, I got up with a little light brown color in my discharge. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

It is not advisable to indulge in sexual Intercourse in first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Please avoid sexual Intercourse for next 8 weeks.

As of now don't worry about spotting as this is likely to be from outside uterus due to rough sex. Continue medicines you are taking and take rest for next 3 days.

if bleeding increases or does not stop after a day, see your doctor. Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (14 minutes later)

Thanks so much, I will keep an eye on it and will contact my doctor if anything.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Watch it

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can observe it for some time.

Let me know if it increases.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (41 hours later)

Good morning, I had an ultrasound today, last one on Saturday measured 5 weeks 1 day, today ges sac measured 6 weeks which was kinda off, but there was no feral pole. Should I be concerned, this is really scary but I need an honest opinion. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for a week

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Fetal pole should have been seen by now. But if there is delayed implantation, it will be sewn by next week on transvaginal ultrasound scan.

As of now I don't see any reason to worry. Wait for next week ultrasound scan.

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