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Discharge at 6 weeks of pregnancy
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025
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If whitish or transparent vaginal discharge appears in the 6th week of pregnancy, which does not have a specific odor, there is no reason to worry. Such discharge is completely natural and appears as a result of hormonal changes.
6 weeks of pregnancy, during which yellowish, greenish, brown discharge appears should alert a woman, since in this case we are talking about an infection. Most often, during pregnancy, a woman can get candidiasis (popularly thrush). With this disease, the discharge is abundant, cheesy and accompanied by severe itching, burning, swelling of the genitals. Also during pregnancy, a woman can be affected by colpitis, in which the discharge is quite abundant, has a purulent, mucous or cheesy character.
Bloody discharge from the genitals in the early stages of pregnancy is mostly a pathology. Even very scanty discharge of this kind can be associated with the rejection of the fetus by the woman's body, resulting in a miscarriage.
[ Brown discharge at 6 weeks of pregnancy
At 6 weeks of pregnancy, brownish discharge bothers about 60% of expectant mothers. First of all, this is due to the colossal adaptive work of the body of both the mother and the future child. The 6th week of pregnancy is exactly the period when you should be extremely careful about your health, since the life of your future baby depends on it. First of all, a pregnant woman should walk more in the fresh air, exclude negative emotions and experiences, eat healthy and natural food. It is also necessary to completely exclude the uncontrolled use of pills, as this can cause irreparable harm to the fetus.
If at 6 weeks of pregnancy the stomach began to hurt, the pain increases every day, brown discharge from the vagina appeared - this indicates a possible threat of spontaneous termination of pregnancy. As a rule, brown discharge is associated with a lack of pregnancy hormone, usually in such cases drugs supporting pregnancy are prescribed (Utrozhestan, Duphaston).
Such drugs can be used up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, in some cases it is recommended to continue taking the drug. When using hormonal drugs, it is necessary to take into account that you cannot abruptly stop taking them, it is necessary to stop the drug gradually, in accordance with the scheme proposed by the doctor.
When there is a threat of miscarriage, the fertilized egg separates from the uterine wall, which causes discharge. When there is a threat, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness may occur. Pregnancy can be saved if the woman receives timely medical care; when there is a threat, it is imperative to stay in bed and have complete rest (including sexual rest).
Brown discharge may appear during an ectopic pregnancy, which is characterized by nagging pains of a cramping nature. To preserve the fallopian tube, you need to seek medical help as soon as possible, in this case, surgical intervention is prescribed, which will help preserve the ability to conceive.
Bloody discharge at 6 weeks of pregnancy
Bloody discharge, which may appear in the first weeks of pregnancy, is a fairly common condition, especially often observed in the first three months of pregnancy. According to statistics, 80% of women have bloody discharge, while the vast majority calmly bear and give birth to healthy children without deviations.
There are many reasons for the appearance of this type of discharge. For example, blood may appear due to increased sensitivity or active blood supply to the genital area. This can usually be observed after an ultrasound using a vaginal sensor, after an examination using a gynecological mirror. In some cases, blood may appear after sex as a result of irritation of the vagina or cervix.
Discharge may appear with minor placental abruption. Quite often, discharge in pregnant women appears on menstrual days, such discharge may occur with moderate or severe pain in the lower abdomen, lower back. This happens as a result of hormonal changes in the body at the beginning of pregnancy and is quite safe. The 6th week of pregnancy is often accompanied by discharge associated with the active work of hormones. Usually, discharge in the 6th week of pregnancy of this nature is insignificant and disappears after a couple of days.
Heavy bloody discharge should be an alarm signal for a woman. If blood clots appear during the discharge, the stomach hurts, it is necessary to call an ambulance, since this indicates the beginning of a miscarriage. Bloody discharge that has a brown tint indicates the release of coagulated blood, so the formation of an internal hematoma is not excluded.
An ectopic pregnancy can also cause bloody discharge. In this case, the pregnant woman may not experience any discomfort at all.
One of the reasons for bloody discharge may be a frozen pregnancy, as a result of which, after about a week, the woman's body begins to independently get rid of the dead embryo.
Among other things, bloody discharge can occur with cervical polyps, cervical erosion, and injuries to the genitals.