Is bleeding in the seventh week of pregnancy serious?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am entering the 7th week of pregnancy from LMS and had spotting and bloody urine yesterday. I am a 27-year-old female, and it’s my first-time pregnancy. What should I expect from that? Is there any sign of being worried about, especially related to, miscarriage?

Answer 1

Hello,

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I went through your query.

Bleeding in early pregnancy happens in about 1 in 4 pregnancies. Light bleeding or spotting can occur 1 to 2 weeks after fertilization when the fertilized egg implants in the lining of the uterus. Early pregnancy bleeding could be due to the following:

1. Implantation bleeding.

2. Impending miscarriage.

3. Ectopic pregnancy.

4. Hormonal imbalances.

5. Polyps in the cervix.

As you had spotting at seven weeks, it is impossible to evaluate the right cause behind it so that treatment can be started. I would recommend you do the following tests.

1. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).

2. Beta hCG.

3. CBC (complete blood count).

4. Early pregnancy ultrasound to locate the pregnancy.

If everything comes out to be fine, then there is nothing to worry about. Keep on taking the progesterone supplements Tablet Duphaston (Dydrogesterone) 10 mg twice a day after food, Injection Susten SR 100 (Progesterone) 1 dose intramuscularly, and tablet Folic acid once daily after breakfast. Take the above-mentioned medications after consulting a specialist and with their consent.

I hope this answers your question. Feel free to reach out with any further questions.