The pregnancy hormones estrogen and progesterone may cause a woman’s cervix to start producing mucus right after she gets pregnant. When the mucus comes in contact with sperm, it will help sperm travel into a woman’s uterus and attach itself with an egg.
This may cause some vaginal discharge as early as a week or two after conception. The vagina is full of bacteria and this may cause the mucus to become creamy-like in color, yellowish, greenish, or even brownish. Sometimes it can be bloody, watery, or even thick because of the increased number of white blood cells. This condition may affect one or both of the woman’s legs or thighs.
Early pregnancy discharge symptoms are as follow:
1. Vaginal discharge as early as a week or two after conception
In this type of condition, the discharge may be thick, brown, or even yellowish. this may also have some blood spots. This condition is normal and it doesn’t cause any health problems. The discharge can cause some discomfort when in contact with one’s underwear.
2. Vaginal bleeding or spotting
In this type of condition, one may experience vaginal bleeding or spotting. This is a sign that the fertilized egg has attached itself to the uterus. If this condition occurs, make sure to visit your doctor as early as you can. As long as it’s still the first trimester, there’s nothing to worry about.
3. Change in vaginal odor
It’s normal for a woman’s vagina to have a certain smell. But, if it suddenly changes, consult your doctor. It may mean an infection or perhaps early signs of pregnancy.
4. Cramps around the groin
This symptom is often accompanied by irritation and itching in the groin area. While this may be caused by pregnancy hormones, it’s still important to have it checked with your doctor.
Causes of early pregnancy discharge are as follow:
A woman can experience vaginal discharge when she is pregnant because the mucus that comes out of her vagina is increased due to the pregnancy hormones estrogen and progesterone.
The increased mucus can be caused by the fertilized egg reaching and attaching itself to the uterus. This causes irritation which causes white blood cells to gather to help fight off any infections. The hormones may also cause a woman’s cervix to start producing mucus right after she gets pregnant, which may lead to a vaginal discharge as early as a week or two after conception.
It can be normal and harmless, and it does not cause any health problems. But make sure to consult your doctor if the discharge is accompanied by other symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, cramps around the groin area, and a change in vaginal odor. These may indicate a serious problem such as miscarriage or infection.
Couples who are trying to conceive should not use scented tampons, vaginal douches, or perfumed soaps. This can interfere with the sperm’s ability to move and may cause some irritation.
Wearing tight-fitting clothing isn’t recommended during pregnancy. Wearing underwear that is too tight around the groin area can lead to irritation and itching which may cause an infection.