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The occurrences of
vaginal bleeding according to obstetricians usually happen more
frequently during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy but
usually do not represent a sign of any serious threats or problems.
However any bleeding that happens during the second and third
trimester of pregnancy may be a sign of further complications to a
pregnant woman. This is caused by a number of factors as well.
When Bleeding During Pregnancy Could Be a Sign of a Miscarriage
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, according to experts, could be a
sign of an impending miscarriage, but should not immediately be seen
as an outright announcement of an imminent miscarriage. Generally,
most medical studies indicate that around 20 to 30% of women exhibit
some form or level of bleeding during the early stages of their
pregnancy.
It is estimated that around half of pregnant women who experience
bleeding usually do not encounter a miscarriage. But around 15 to 20%
of pregnancies end up in a miscarriage, with most of these happening
during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Among the signs and symptoms
of an impending miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, cramping pain in
the lower part of the stomach and the presence of tissue passing
through the vagina.
Most doctors agree that the occurrence of miscarriages cannot be
outright prevented, as these are viewed to be part of the body's
mechanism for dealing with an unhealthy pregnancy. However, it would
not generally mean that a woman cannot have a future healthy pregnancy
or that the woman is in poor health.
What to Do When Experiencing Bleeding During Pregnancy
Doctors advise women to be on the lookout for signs of vaginal
bleeding during pregnancy. For women who experience some form of
bleeding, they should ensure that they always wear a pad or panty
liner, in order for them to carefully monitor the extent of bleeding
and to know what kind of bleeding they are experiencing.
Women in addition, should also refrain from wearing a tampon or place
or insert anything else into the vaginal area and to avoid sexual
intercourse whenever they are currently experiencing some form of
bleeding. Lastly, women who experience bleeding should immediately
inform their doctor or heath care provider for proper assessment of
their condition. A doctor would usually perform tests such as a pelvic
exam, and other diagnostic exams such as a blood test, ultrasound, a
Pap smear and acquiring cervical cultures for identifying signs of a
recurrent or impending infection.
Accordingly, bleeding during the middle or later part of pregnancy
could be caused by either trauma to the sensitized cervix, which is
brought forth by an internal examination or some form of rough sexual
intercourse. Late-term bleeding could also be a sign or symptom of a
disease and abnormality of the vagina or cervix and may either be a
uterine fibroid or cervical polyp as well. There are also other
unknown causes for this form of bleeding, which usually poses no
severe threats to the mother and fetus.
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