Most of the expectant mothers during pregnancy have vaginal
discharge and it is a physiological discharge that usually occurs due to
pregnancy-related reasons. It mostly does not require treatment.
Some vaginal infections during pregnancy can also cause
discharge. These infections may be caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites.
BACTERIAL
VAGINOSIS
Bacterial vaginosis caused by Gardnerella vaginalis is the
most common of these infections. Typical finding of fine consistency, gray,
homogeneous, fishy smell discharge. It occurs due to a decrease in lactobacilli
in normal flora. No sexual transmission. Bacterial vaginosis increases the risk
of premature rupture of membranes, preterm labor, preterm labor, chorioamnionitis
and puerperal endometritis during pregnancy. Therefore, it should be treated if
diagnosed.
KANDİDA
(MUSHROOM) INFECTION
About 75% of women have a fungal infection at least once in
their lives. The most common factor is candida albicans. The most common
complaint in patients is itching in the vulva and vagina, in the form of a
cheese cut, odorless, white discharge. Redness due to irritation caused by
itching, burning sensation while urinating are other common complaints. Changes
in vagina ph during pregnancy increase susceptibility to candida infection.
There is no need to treat fungal infections detected by chance in the mother's
examination, if the mother has no complaints. If complaints are evident, local
(suppository, cream) treatments suitable for use in pregnancy are preferred. In
some pregnant women, recurrent fungal infections occur during pregnancy, but
mostly with the end of pregnancy, the infection also disappears. There is no
sexual transmission and partner treatment is not required unless there is any
finding in the partner.
TRICHOMONAS
VAGINITIS
Trichomonas vaginitis occurs as a factor of vaginitis in 25%
of expectant mothers. The most common symptom is foul-smelling, foamy,
yellow-colored discharge; accompanying itching. Since it is a sexually
transmitted infection, spouses also need to be treated. All patients diagnosed
during pregnancy should be treated, since it is thought that it may cause a
threat of preterm labor and early arrival, although it is not certain.
Cotton laundry should be used to prevent vaginal discharge
and infections, and should be changed at least twice a day, or daily sanitary
pads should be used. Washing the laundry with soap instead of detergent and
ironing with hot iron, increasing susceptibility to fungal infections, avoiding
excessive sugary foods and using condoms are useful in protecting against
vaginal discharge and infections.
A vaginal infection may not be just one of the three types
mentioned above, but several of them (mixed infection).
-CRYING CRISES IN PREGNANCY
-FEVER IN PREGNANCY
-HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE IN PREGNANCY
-DIZZINESS AND FAINTING IN PREGNANCY
-NOSE BLEEDING IN PREGNANCY
-NASAL CONGESTION IN PREGNANCY
-PELVIC PAIN IN PREGNANCY
-HAIR LOSS AFTER BIRTH
-SWELLING ON THE HANDS IN PREGNANCY
