A woman's body undergoes transformation throughout the menstrual cycle. Mood, hormonal levels, and discharge change. Even body weight may differ. All this is physiology and has no deviations from the norm. But often representatives of the fairer sex are tormented by colors. They can be slimy, thick, creamy or mixed with curd masses and foam. in such cases it is an additional alarming symptom. Women are especially concerned about the color of discharge during pregnancy. What to do if in the early stages a woman detects mucus of an unusual color? Is it dangerous? This article will help you answer this question. You will also find out why yellow-green discharge appears during pregnancy.

Physiology: conception and plug formation

Discharge during pregnancy (in the early stages) especially often frightens women. But there is no need to panic; in most cases, all these phenomena turn out to be normal. Immediately after the fertilized cell attaches to the wall of the reproductive organ, active thickening of the mucus begins in the lumen of the cervical canal. In this place, discharge will accumulate throughout the entire nine months. Before birth, the lump will come out in the amount of two tablespoons.

The mucus that has not collected in the birth canal is expelled. That is why an observant woman can detect unusual things during pregnancy. In the early stages, they should be alarmed only when an unpleasant odor and unusual consistency are present. In any case, the expectant mother will soon have a visit to the gynecologist, during which she needs to talk about disturbing manifestations.

Taking medications, hormones

Doctors warn: do not listen to the advice of friends and experienced acquaintances; if you have the slightest doubt, contact a medical institution. Only then can you be absolutely sure of the normal course of pregnancy.

Summarize

All expectant mothers become suspicious. Often, ordinary and normal vaginal discharge is mistaken for pathology by the woman herself. As a result, panic begins. With unnecessary worries, you can cause additional harm to your condition. So don't get lost in guesswork. If you experience unusual discharge or other concerning symptoms, go to the doctor and clear up your doubts. The doctor will be able to clearly determine whether the existing signs are a pathology or whether it is not as dangerous as it seems. Have an easy pregnancy, don’t get sick!

In the article we discuss green discharge during early pregnancy. We talk about the reasons for this condition and why it is dangerous. You will find out what such secretion with and without odor means, reviews from doctors and women.

While carrying a child, a woman's body undergoes a number of physiological and hormonal changes. It is the latter that influence changes in mucous secretions, which is caused by an increase in the level of the hormone progesterone until the 12-13th week of pregnancy, and estrogen - from the 14th week.

Which ones are considered normal? The color of the secretion should be white or transparent, the consistency should be watery or not very thick, the smell should be absent or not strong. In this case, the expectant mother should not experience any discomfort, itching or burning sensation in the perineum.

Photo of green discharge in early pregnancy

This type of discharge is physiological and does not require treatment. Under certain conditions, pathological secretion may include:

• bloody;
• green.

As a rule, unhealthy discharge occurs against the background of reduced immunity of the pregnant woman. This condition is necessary so that the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall and is not subsequently rejected by the body when it is perceived as a foreign body.

Types of green discharge:

• inflammatory processes in the fallopian tubes, ovaries - in this case, the secretion resembles the consistency of snot, it is slightly greenish or dark green;
• acute vaginal infections;
• violation of the vaginal microflora - green mucus becomes foamy and foul-smelling;
• purulent inflammation caused by bacteria;
• the body's immune response when allergens penetrate it is a light greenish secretion;
• venereal diseases - abundant green secretion with a specific odor.

Causes

The table below presents the main reasons for the appearance of green mucous discharge during pregnancy, as well as what symptoms accompany the pathology.

Disease	Nature of the discharge	Symptoms
Thrush (Candidiasis)	At first, the secretion is liquid in consistency, sometimes it has a greenish color. Subsequently, the mucus becomes thick and cheesy. The smell is specific, sour milk.	Mild pain above the pubis, redness and swelling of the vulva, itching in the perineum and outside the genitals.
Gardnerellosis	Green or gray mucus that smells like rotten fish. Consistency - liquid foam.	Increased discharge after sex, discomfort when urinating, abdominal pain.
Gonorrhea	Yellow or light green mucous discharge.	Painful sensations above the pubis, frequent urination, itching in the vagina, burning sensation during intimacy, hyperemia and swelling of the genital organ.
Nonspecific vaginitis	Sticky discharge of yellow or green color with purulent admixture.	Pain during urination and during sex, frequent urge to go to the toilet, hyperemia of the genital organ, swelling and itching of the vulva.
Trichomoniasis	The mucus is copious, foamy, purulent, yellow-green in color, and has an unpleasant odor.	Burning sensation when urinating, pain above the pubis, swelling of the vulva, itching in the vagina.
Chlamydia	Purulent green mucus.	Heaviness in the abdomen, burning sensation when urinating, a slight increase in body temperature, swelling and itching in the external genital area.
Adnexit	The discharge is scanty, has a greenish or milky tint, and a foul odor. If the pathology is caused by gonococci, blistering leucorrhoea.	In the acute form of the pathology, severe abdominal pain is observed. Other signs of the disease are nagging pain above the pubis, radiating to the back or tailbone, vomiting and nausea, and increased body temperature.
Cervicitis	The secretion is mucous, and the amount of secretion may vary. Usually scanty discharge is yellow or white, less often abundant green-yellow.	Dull pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort during sex, problems with urination, swelling and redness of the vulva, small hemorrhages on the vaginal mucosa.
Choriamnionitis	Greenish slime	General deterioration in health, fever above 38 degrees, chills, pain in the lower abdomen.
Endometritis	The discharge is liquid, purulent and greenish in color.	Severe pain in the lower abdomen, malaise.
Leakage of amniotic fluid	Liquid, abundant, sometimes greenish.	Redness, burning in the vulva area.
Frozen pregnancy	Not too abundant greenish mucus with bloody impurities.	Severe, pulling and cramping pain in the lower abdomen, high leukocytosis, mucous blood discharge from the vagina, increased body temperature.

Other causes of pathological discharge include:

• non-compliance with rules;
• mechanical injury to the mucous membranes of the genital tract due to inaccurate examination on the gynecological chair or rough sexual intercourse;
• taking antibiotics.

Treatment of pathological discharge should occur under the supervision of a physician

When to see a doctor

Quite rarely, green secretion is normal and does not require special treatment. Reasons for seeking medical help are:

1. The presence of a persistent unpleasant odor of discharge.
2. Discharge of abnormal mucus after taking antibiotics.
3. Increase in the amount of discharge.
4. The presence of other unpleasant signs: pain in the lower abdomen, fever, itching and burning in the perineum, general deterioration of health.
5. The consistency of the secretion is foamy, watery or mucous.
6. The presence of blood or purulent impurities in the discharge.
7. The presence of chronic pathologies of the genitourinary system in the expectant mother.
8. The appearance of discharge after unprotected sex with an unreliable partner.

Self-medication is prohibited; only a doctor can prescribe suitable therapy.

Necessary tests

If a pregnant woman experiences green discharge in the early stages of pregnancy, she should immediately visit a gynecologist. The specialist will collect a gynecological history, ask about the presence of pathologies of the genitourinary system, how many births and abortions there were, and whether the expectant mother suffered from infectious or sexually transmitted diseases during the period of bearing the child.

Additionally, an examination is carried out, identifying the condition and tone of the uterus, the size of the cervix, and the degree of dilation of the cervical canal. Biomaterial is also taken for microscopy. During the study, a possible causative agent of the disease that provoked this condition is determined under a microscope.

Inoculating the contents on a nutrient medium determines the sensitivity of the microorganism to medications. But such a procedure is not always able to determine the causative agent of the pathology. In this case, other effective techniques are used, such as polymerase chain reaction (to detect pathogen DNA) or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (detects antigens to antibodies in the patient’s blood).

Other necessary procedures are a general analysis of urine and blood, ultrasound of the uterus and fetus.

Treatment

Based on the research, the specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment, taking into account the diagnosis, week of pregnancy and condition of the fetus. As a rule, antibacterial therapy with Terzhinan or Betadine is carried out to eliminate the bacterial infection.

Most drugs can cure any stage of pathology without negative effects on the fetus. It is important to take into account that not all green discharge indicates the presence of a disease; some of them are a manifestation of hormonal changes, mechanical damage to the genitals, or ignorance of hygiene rules.

Treatment of light or dark green discharge is prescribed on an individual basis. For infectious lesions, the success of therapy depends on the accurate identification of the causative agent of the pathology.

To prevent the spread of infectious agents throughout the body and possible penetration to the fetus, an expectant mother with green discharge in the early or late stages of pregnancy must strictly follow all doctor’s recommendations. In this case, conservative treatment is best carried out in the 2nd trimester, since by this time the placenta will already be formed and the fetus itself will be stronger.

Prevention

To minimize the risk of green secretion, you must adhere to the following rules:

• At the stage of pregnancy planning, a man and a woman should undergo examinations to identify hidden diseases and their timely treatment.
• If a pathology is detected in one of the partners, both should undergo treatment.
• Wash your hands before touching your genitals.
• Wear cotton underwear.
• For chronic illnesses, achieve their remission stage.
• Use a separate towel.
• Stick to proper nutrition and don’t indulge in sweets.
• Visit your gynecologist regularly.
• When having sex with an unreliable partner, use protective equipment.
• To refuse from bad habits.
• Use fragrance-free intimate hygiene products.

Usually this is enough to avoid the appearance of pathological discharge during pregnancy.

Green discharge during pregnancy, which is often accompanied by itching and burning of the genitals, is a symptom of the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the vaginal microflora. At the present stage of medical development, such diseases are amenable to drug therapy even during gestation. Therefore, there is no need to panic; the main condition is timely diagnosis of the pathology so that harmful organisms do not penetrate the growing embryo.

Why does green discharge appear during pregnancy?

The appearance of greenish discharge during pregnancy is often caused by hormonal fluctuations and decreased immunity. In this situation, there are no additional symptoms, the secretions are light green and odorless.

The main reasons why greenish discharge appears during pregnancy are infectious diseases:

1. Vaginal dysbiosis is characterized not only by a change in color, but also by an odor vaguely reminiscent of fish.
2. Thrush or candidiasis is accompanied throughout pregnancy by thick, curd-like discharge with a sour odor. With prolonged absence of treatment, the secretions become greenish in color, itching and swelling of the genitals begin.
3. Pathologies of the genitourinary system, as a result of the inflammatory process, are manifested by pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort when urinating and increased body temperature.
4. Diseases that are sexually transmitted are the main reasons that cause green discharge with an odor. At the same time, many diseases can be asymptomatic for a long period, but during pregnancy, unusual secretions from the vagina are very dangerous and look like purulent liquid mucous with specific symptoms in the form of a strong burning sensation.

Thick, greenish, sometimes flaky secretions during the inflammatory process cause a lot of discomfort, resulting in increased moisture and swelling in the groin area.

Wearing synthetic underwear, allergies to washing powder or panty liners can cause vaginal dysbiosis and disrupt the natural balance of microflora. A specific reaction of the body to antibiotic treatment cannot be ruled out.

In the early stages, a frozen pregnancy is also characterized by the appearance of green secretions, when the body rejects the dead fetus, severe inflammation occurs and bleeding begins.

How to treat green discharge during pregnancy?

At the beginning of pregnancy, antibacterial and antifungal drugs are not recommended, so drug therapy, if it is possible to delay, is carried out at a later date.

After carrying out the necessary tests, a number of medications are prescribed:

• the penicillin group is used to detect sexually transmitted diseases;
• local remedies are effective for bacterial infections;
• medications to restore normal vaginal microflora;
• antifungal drugs to reduce and eliminate itching.

Douching with antiseptics (chlorhexidine, furacillin) is often used. It is recommended to take vitamin complexes, give up bad habits and follow healthy eating rules.

In case of hormonal imbalance in women, special medications are prescribed that contain natural substances to increase progesterone. For example, greenish discharge from utrozhestan during pregnancy is possible, but the occurrence of specific secretions over a long period indicates an inflammatory process and requires separate treatment.

With the onset of pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes many different metamorphoses.

Some of them are not very pleasant, moreover, they can even become a cause for fear or concern. For example, increased vaginal discharge.

When the fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus, your organs immediately begin to actively produce secretions, which will then form a mucus plug. Its formation leads to the appearance of or.

Since expectant mothers are especially sensitive to their health, it goes without saying that such manifestations can seriously frighten them. However, do not rush to diagnose yourself - it is better to consult a doctor in order to conduct a thorough diagnosis in time and eliminate any negative consequences.

The discharge itself is natural; in addition, each woman’s body is individual, so many of its characteristics may vary. But it is still worth paying attention to changes in the consistency of the discharge, its color, the appearance of odor, itching, pain when urinating, burning or other unpleasant sensations.

You should immediately consult a doctor if you have yellow-green, cheesy or light green discharge from the genital tract.

As a rule, the unstable hormonal background of a pregnant woman has a strong influence on discharge. For this reason, the instability of their character is also possible. However, do not neglect visits to your doctor and be sure to inform him even if you have the slightest suspicion.

Diagnostic methods

You should know that neither the consistency of the discharge, nor its color or other characteristics
are not any specific diagnosis. To get it, you will need to undergo a series of studies and tests.

Only this will help doctors identify possible causes or pathogens, as well as choose the right treatment tactics.

During the examination, the doctor will first take a swab from the vagina to analyze the flora. But its results alone may not be enough.

An analysis to detect infections that can be sexually transmitted (or STDs) will be required.

Many women face this problem during pregnancy, as the immune system sharply loses its position, and the number of lactobacilli (beneficial microorganisms in the vagina) decreases significantly. As a result, pathogenic bacteria, Gardnerella bacteria, appear in large numbers, which give the disease its name.

Very often the situation is aggravated by stress or long-term use of antibiotics, which kill the normal microflora of the vagina.

In addition to foamy greenish or gray-white discharge, which has an unpleasant smell of “rotten fish,” gardnerellosis also manifests itself in other symptoms:

• the smell of discharge becomes especially strong and characteristic after unprotected sexual intercourse;
• periodically ;
• Sexual intercourse and urination cause you pain.

Sometimes the disease can be almost asymptomatic. However, it can lead to a number of negative consequences, for example, intrauterine infection of the child, premature rupture of amniotic fluid, and even termination of pregnancy.

• suppositories and gel “Metronidazole” (topically), “Klion-D”, “Terzhinan”;
• You will definitely need to take medications to normalize the vaginal microflora - “Linex”, “Bifidumbacterin”.

Nonspecific colpitis

Depending on what type of pathogen caused a particular inflammatory disease, they are divided into specific or nonspecific groups.

A specific group will include inflammation that was caused by various pathogenic organisms: gonococci, trichomonas, ureaplasma, candida or viruses.

Vaginal dysbiosis

A common cause of green discharge in early or late pregnancy is vaginal dysbiosis. Vaginal dysbiosis or dysbiosis is essentially the same as bacterial vaginosis.

All the causes and factors of its occurrence and progression are exactly the same. Only in addition to Gardnerella, the decreasing vaginal lactoflora is replaced by polymicrobial associations of anaerobes.

Even previous inflammatory diseases can become risk factors. The partner also often becomes a carrier of the disease.

If dysbiosis progresses, the discharge becomes thick, sticky and viscous, acquiring a green or green-yellow tint.

The remaining accompanying symptoms and treatment tactics are the same as in the case of gardnerellosis.

Chlamydia and ureaplasma

These bacteria cause one of the most common sexually transmitted infections - chlamydia. The disease is very similar to.

Quite often, they may not manifest themselves at all, so that a woman, being infected, is not aware of the problems until a certain moment.

Pregnancy, being a stressor for the body, becomes a trigger for such infections.

Along with unpleasant symptoms, infectious diseases can lead to a number of complications:

• to premature termination of pregnancy;
• to (fetal death);
• to intrauterine infection of the child or infection during childbirth;
• cause, which will entail intrauterine developmental delay and other negative consequences;
• become one of the causes of polyhydramnios.

The symptoms of chlamydia and ureaplasmosis are almost no different from the manifestations of colpitis. However, their treatment will definitely require antibacterial therapy. Based on your specific case, your doctor will weigh the pros and cons before prescribing.

Typically, antibiotics are used after the twentieth week, and more gentle drugs are used (Erythromycin, Josamycin, Rovamycin).

To support the liver, Hofitol may be prescribed; local treatment and vitamin therapy will also be required.

Gonorrhea

This is a dangerous infectious disease that is transmitted sexually (through regular and anal sex), as well as through oral contact with a carrier of the infection.

With gonorrhea, as a rule, first pain and other unpleasant sensations appear when urinating, then the woman may complain of increased urge, after which the disease manifests itself with discharge, which can be greenish or white-yellow.

Over time, the discharge becomes stronger and leads to swelling of the genitals, itching, pain and other symptoms.

Gonorrhea poses a great threat to pregnancy.

The disease can provoke premature rupture of amniotic fluid, disrupt the functions of the placenta, lead to infection of the amniotic fluid, intrauterine infection of the child and even his death.

As a rule, a pregnant woman who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea is hospitalized in a hospital. She will definitely undergo antibacterial therapy, of course, taking into account the safety of the baby.

Trichomoniasis

Another dangerous infectious disease that causes inflammation of the urinary and reproductive systems. Trichomoniasis, like gonorrhea, is also transmitted sexually (rarely and domestically).

Although this infection cannot penetrate the placenta and infect the baby in utero, it is still dangerous, as it leads to other complications.

For example, a child can be infected at birth, and the danger is that inflammatory processes develop in the uterus and its cervix under the negative influence of the disease, which can lead to various negative consequences. As is the case with other diseases, there are even unauthorized terminations of pregnancy.

Discharge with trichomoniasis will be profuse, yellow-green, and sticky. They are often accompanied by a very unpleasant odor. Other symptoms are similar to those of other inflammatory diseases.

Sometimes the disease can be completely asymptomatic.

A pregnant woman with trichomoniasis will be observed and treated in a hospital. If the period is already long, then Metronidazole suppositories will be prescribed; in the early stages, as a rule, local treatment is prescribed (the vagina and urethra will need to be treated with brilliant green or potassium permanganate). Vitamins and restorative medications will be prescribed separately.

Cervicitis and other inflammations

Sometimes green discharge can be symptoms of some kind of inflammatory processes in the cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Associated pain, fever, weakness, and lethargy are also possible.

Cervicitis, adnexitis, salpingitis are the most common forms of inflammation. Diseases can be acute or chronic, but they still require treatment. The doctor will refer you for a colposcopy, and after receiving the results of all the necessary tests, he will be able to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

In the early stages, drug therapy is undesirable, but sometimes a woman may even be hospitalized.

It all depends on the situation, and the decision will be made by doctors.

Frozen fruit

Pregnancy does not always go through and end happily: the small organism inside you is very vulnerable and fragile, so it can die due to the negative effects of some infection.

Green discharge sometimes indicates that the infection has managed to overcome the protective barrier of the placenta and infect the fetus. If you seek medical help in time, you may still be able to save your pregnancy.

However, it may also happen that the child’s intrauterine development has already stopped, and pregnancy will be considered.

Pay attention to additional signs besides discharge:

• severe nagging pain in the lower abdomen, cramps;
• a sharp increase in temperature;
• increase in leukocytes in the blood.

At the slightest suspicion, call your doctor immediately. They will hospitalize you and will try to do everything possible.

Chorioamnionitis

If all of the above reasons for green discharge could occur in the first and second trimesters, then in the third trimesters others are added to them. For example, chorioamnionitis.

This pathology occurs during inflammatory processes affecting the membranes of the fetus. The threat is that if there is untimely intervention, the disease spreads to the amniotic fluid and even to the baby.

You should contact your doctor immediately if you have:

• the temperature has risen greatly;
• you feel general malaise;
• A general blood test shows inflammatory changes.

Rush or leakage of green amniotic fluid

Premature discharge or even slight leakage of amniotic fluid can also cause green discharge.

If this is indeed amniotic fluid, then this color indicates danger or threat to the child, because similar signs are possible with.

Confirmation of this diagnosis will be the reason for additional observations of the condition and well-being of the baby if labor begins.

Do not hesitate and be sure to go to the doctor.

Instead of a conclusion

As you can see, green discharge is not safe in any case. If you find them in yourself, it is better to immediately consult a doctor for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Be sure to look after your health: strengthen your immune system, eat properly and nutritiously, maintain personal and sexual hygiene, regularly undergo examinations for the presence of infections or other diseases, and take timely measures to eliminate them.

This way you can avoid risks or possible complications during pregnancy and protect your baby.

Pregnancy is a joyful and exciting time at the same time. The birth of a new life radically changes the course of all internal processes in the female body. From now on, all systems operate under increased load, being responsible not only for the successful development of the little man, but also for preserving the health of the expectant mother. And during this period there is no place for trifles - any manifestation of ill health should be a reason to consult a doctor. Today we will talk about female discharge, or rather, we will look in more detail at one of their varieties - green discharge during pregnancy.

Is it normal to have green discharge during pregnancy?

In a healthy woman expecting the birth of a baby, the glands of the cervix continue to secrete a certain amount of a special secretion. It protects against infections, moisturizes and cleanses the genitals. If the pregnancy proceeds normally and there are no problems in the field of reproductive health, then the discharge in women looks like colorless mucus, it does not have a repulsive odor, and it does not provoke itching or irritation.

Greenish discharge during pregnancy, as a rule, indicates the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. Try to be prudent and discuss the situation with the doctor monitoring your pregnancy as soon as possible.

There is no need to panic prematurely - usually the color of the discharge changes due to the proliferation of opportunistic organisms, which occurs under the influence of powerful hormonal changes and a decrease in local immunity. They are relatively safe for the well-being of the fetus.

Possible causes of green vaginal discharge

The color palette of green discharge during pregnancy, as well as its nature, can vary significantly. For example:

Thrush

Green and indicate a fungal infection - “thrush”. There is a characteristic sour smell.

Gardenelez

This disease is accompanied by the characteristic yellow-green discharge during pregnancy. At the same time, there is the attachment of a specific, tissue hyperemia, burning sensation, which intensifies when the bladder is emptied. The provocateur of the disease is an opportunistic microorganism; it is present in small quantities in the bioflora of a healthy woman, but under the influence of unfavorable factors it can cause inflammation of the labia and vagina.

Inflammation

Green dark shades are one of the signs of inflammation of the appendages. And if you notice a secretion of a light green or greenish mucous consistency (women often characterize it as “snot”), accompanied by itching and redness of the genitals, then this may indicate acute inflammation of the vagina.

Allergy

Whiteness during pregnancy is sometimes explained by a banal allergic reaction to synthetic underwear, intimate hygiene gel or laundry detergent. They are usually quite liquid and odorless.

Bacteria

Thick green discharge, appearing in small quantities, indicates the activation of pathogenic bacteria. If measures are not taken in time, their intensity can rapidly increase.

STD

Excessive green discharge during pregnancy is often explained by a reason such as an STD. Unfortunately, such a nuisance cannot be ruled out even for a pregnant woman.

Chlamydia

This disease is perfectly massaged. Sometimes it is discovered completely by accident during a routine examination. But sometimes it can reveal itself as cloudy vaginal discharge (sometimes with a greenish tint).

Gonorrhea

The disease initially manifests itself as an unbearable burning sensation and pain when passing urine. Soon these symptoms will be accompanied by yellow or pale green discharge in pregnant women, the abundance of which is steadily increasing. Another characteristic is redness and swelling of the vagina and labia.

Trichomoniasis

A greenish color during pregnancy can be a consequence of trichomoniasis, an infection accompanied in some cases by severe irritation of the mucous membrane, swelling and pain in the intimate area (especially when urinating). Although the disease is often asymptomatic for the first months;

Hormonal imbalance

In some cases, light green discharge during pregnancy accompanies a hormonal imbalance in the body;

Inflammation of the membranes

If all of the above reasons can manifest themselves at any time, then this one occurs exclusively in the third trimester, and it can really harm both the woman and the fetus. This inflammation threatens to infect both and can be fatal. With such a pathology, there is not only a secreted yellow-green secretion, but also a fever. This condition requires urgent hospitalization.

Amniotic fluid leakage

Green discharge at 38 weeks of pregnancy and later may be leaking amniotic fluid. This is also a reason for hospitalization, since the baby may develop hypoxia.

Postmaturity of the fetus

Sometimes it’s already 41 weeks and labor still hasn’t started. In this case, the sudden appearance of a green, dark-colored secretion may indicate that the face is post-maturity, and this is the release of amniotic fluid mixed with meconium.

Diagnosis and treatment of pathological secretions

If you notice a secretion with a green tint on your underwear, you should definitely consult with the doctor who is caring for your pregnancy and tell him in detail about all the disturbing manifestations. Under no circumstances try to cope on your own - the period of bearing a baby is not suitable for such experiments.

To find out why signs of pathology appeared, you will have to undergo the following examinations:

• examination on a gynecological chair:
• taking a smear from the posterior vaginal fornix for bacteriological culture and microflora balance;
• blood and urine tests.

Treatment tactics are based on the diagnosis.

1. If we are talking about candidiasis, then treatment is carried out with antifungal drugs, most of which are allowed to be used already in the second trimester. Most often these are topical agents. For example, Livarol suppositories are allowed when the eleventh week is over, and Pimafucin suppositories are safe at any stage of pregnancy. However, women often complain about the appearance of unusual and, therefore, they should be used only as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision. The 40th week of pregnancy is the time by which it is necessary to eliminate the exacerbation of thrush in order to protect the child from infection at the time of birth.
2. If a woman is found to have opportunistic pathogens, then at the 39th week of pregnancy (or fortieth), in the presence of pathological discharge, the vagina is sanitized before childbirth. This allows you to protect the baby from pathogenic flora as it passes through the birth canal.
3. If the cause of the disease is a sexually transmitted infection, then the choice of treatment will be made by the doctor depending on the degree of potential danger that the pathogen poses to the successful gestation of the fetus. Discharge during early pregnancy caused by STDs is the most dangerous, since during this period the formation and formation of the main organs and systems of the unborn baby takes place. The choice of treatment methods at this time is very limited. Sometimes, if possible, doctors even suggest waiting for a while, and only then prescribing the necessary course of treatment.
4. Inflammation of the ovaries and tubes, as a rule, also require a course of antibiotics.

In cases where delay can be dangerous, the doctor is forced to prescribe antibacterial drugs that can destroy the infection in order to prevent a negative impact on the baby’s development. There are a number of drugs approved for use during pregnancy, but the decision about the advisability of their use should be made only by a doctor.

Treatment in later stages has many more alternatives, since already in the second trimester the baby is fully formed, and the effects of medications can harm him to a lesser extent.

Dysbacteriosis is eliminated with the help of special oral medications (Vagilak, Linax, Bifiform) and local action (Vaginorm suppositories).

Preventive measures

During pregnancy, the most reasonable decision would be to protect yourself from exposure to provoking factors. To avoid the appearance of pathological secretions, including green ones, you need to adhere to simple but effective methods:

• avoid promiscuity in sexual relations;
• to avoid imbalance of the vaginal microflora, it is important to use pH-neutral intimate hygiene products;
• wear underwear made from natural fabrics;
• choose organic laundry detergents to prevent an allergic reaction;
• eat less sweets;
• Be sure to tell your gynecologist about the symptoms of trouble - timely therapy will help avoid possible unpleasant consequences.