Bleeding after my first exam?

Question

Acoording to my LMP I should be about 8-9 weeks pregnant, I had my first exam last Friday and due to the size of my uterus the doc said I was more like 10-11 weeks possibly more, I have to wait for my insurance to kick in before I get a ultrasound. Anyway- I have been bleeding the last 7 days. It's less than a period but more than spotting, it is also sometimes followed by a gooey brownish/red discharge (sorry so gross) I called the doc but no answers yet so I am just wondering if anyone else had experienced this? I am also going through a LOT of stress right now and wondering if that could be a factor too? This is my second child if that helps any?

Answer 1

He probably disturbed your plug some. The stress doesn't help either. Get some help around the home and with your first one. Don't lift anything and try to lay down as much as you can. At least until your doctor checks you out again. It is probably nothing, but don't take chances. Avoid taking baths until the bleeding stops, you don't want to risk infection. You've been through it before, remember to pamper yourself!!! Best of luck and Congrats!

Answer 2

Sounds like it could be from the exam but it could also be a subchorionic hemorrhage, which describes a situation where there is a fair amount of bleeding behind the placenta. There is no real treatment for this, but typically bed rest is recommend initially. The vast majority of the time, the situation resolves itself, and the pregnancy progresses normally.

I had this happen at 6 weeks and the spotting/bleeding lasted a long time, well into my 5th month. It was brownish also and gooey, just like what you described, but that's actually good because it means it's old blood instead of a new bleed.

Definitely get it checked out and don't wait. That kind of bleeding/spotting is cause for an ultrasound right there.

Answer 3

I was 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and one day I had the daily whiteish discharge that women have, and when it came out it had a lil bit of pink in it..I called my cousin who is a doctors assistant and she said that was normal. It didnt happen again for the next two days then, on a Sunday morning i was getting out of bed and felt a bunch of "discharge" come out. I went to the bathroom and it was blood. I went to the emergency room, and I was told I was having a miscarriage. Mine started coming out more than spotting, and less that a normal period. I had no pain or anything else. So it was really wierd. It would have been my first child. I'd be careful and go to the emergency room.

Answer 4

That sounds like a miscarriage to me. I am sorry to be so blunt over the net. You must go to an er and the sooner the better.
Miscarriage symptoms
The most common symptom is vaginal bleeding, which can range from light spotting to heavier than a period. You may see blood clots, brown discharge or other tissue that is not clearly identifiable. Sometimes a sac-like structure is seen.

Often there is cramping, with pelvic or back-pain. You may find that the usual symptoms of pregnancy, such as breast tenderness, feeling sick and having to pass urine more frequently than usual, stop unexpectedly.

Sometimes there are no signs or symptoms of miscarriage and pregnancy symptoms continue, and the miscarriage is only discovered in a routine scan.

Why does it happen?
About half of all early miscarriages happen because of a problem in the way genetic material from the egg and sperm has combined during fertilization. It can be difficult to find out why this has happened but it is more likely to be due to random chance than to any underlying problem with either parent.

Imbalances in pregnancy hormones, problems in the immune system, and some serious infections (not minor coughs or colds) are also thought to make miscarriages more likely. The risk of miscarriage increases with age, because the quality of eggs deteriorate. If a woman drinks too much alcohol or smokes heavily, the risk of a miscarriage is higher. It is also increased with multiple pregnancies, such as twins.

If a woman has previously taken the contraceptive pill, the risk of having a miscarriage appears to be slightly reduced.

While some studies suggest that stress may play a role in pregnancy loss, it hasn't been shown to cause miscarriages on its own. Research also indicates that doing moderate exercise or having sex whilst pregnant does not increase the risk of miscarriage.

Answer 5

spotting a bit during early stages of pregnancy is normal as long as you're not feeling any severe pain/cramps. But doctors also mentioned that anytime you bleed/spot during pregnancy should always call them or go to the ER just to be on the safe side. But i'm pretty sure you're okay! Don't stress too much because that can really harm the pregnancy.

Answer 6

I spotted a little while I was pregnant, but it was only for a few days and then stopped. I would say if your cramping and the bleeding gets heavy go to the doctor cause you could be miscarrying, but lots of women spot.

Answer 7

I've always been told that some bleeding and spotting is normal after an exam, but not so long. You need to see your doctor.

Answer 8

I would say that you are possibly are miscarrying, but dont jump to conclusion until you talk to your doctor. Are you having any cramps with the bleeding? Hopefully it is just all the stress that you are going through is what is causing the bleeding. Good Luck.

Answer 9

this is normal, the darker the blood the older the blood, soon you should quit bleeding, if not talk to your doctor about it and see whats going on, when your pregnant your very senative down under, best of luck! and CONGRATS!

Answer 10

I would go to the emergency room. That doesn't sound at all good.