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What Causes Red Stringy Vaginal Discharge During The 4th Week Of Pregnancy?
Question: I am 4 weeks pregnant (LMP 4th April '16) and today I noticed a red stringy discharge (only one string less than a centimeter long) with my otherwise clear/whitish vaginal discharge. I have had a previous miscarriage at 8 weeks (1 and a half years ago) and I had spotting before it, but this is a little different. Is this the indication of another miscarriage? This is my 2nd pregnancy after the unsuccessful one.
Brief Answer:
Ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy can be due to subchorionic haemorrhage, abortion or ectopic pregnancy.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by proper examination and ultrasound.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including ultrasound and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy can be due to subchorionic haemorrhage, abortion or ectopic pregnancy.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by proper examination and ultrasound.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including ultrasound and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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