What Causes Spotting During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016

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Question : I am pregnant in my 2nd month this morning I went to the bathroom I found tiny pieces of thick blood
I need advice what's that mean?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy can be due to ectopic pregnancy, sub-chorionic hemorrhage or abortion. Ultrasound can make a definitive diagnosis.
Therefore I suggest to get an urgent ultrasound done and consult an OBGYN specialist.
hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (15 hours later)

Dr XXXXXXX the color of the blood is brownish not red red

I hope to get an answer from you
thank you very much Dr

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Old blood

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, brownish discharge indicates old blood which can be present in all the three conditions mentioned previously.
I will suggest you to get an ultrasound done to confirm the diagnosis.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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