Missed period, white discharge and abdominal cramps\u00a0in most women may just mean pregnancy. If you’ve not had period for days, weeks or months and feel you’re having cramp-like abdomen pain, it could be an early pregnancy sign.<\/p>\n
Chances that you are pregnant is even higher if you’ve had sexual intercourse without the use of protection or pills.<\/p>\n
However, while trying to observe for any pregnancy sign, ectopic pregnancy, chronic body stress and very severe weight loss may\u00a0cause period delay and cramps.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Causes of missed period white discharge and abdominal pain![\"missed](\"https:\/\/medplux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cramps-after-menstrual-period-is-over-600x250.png\")
<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>1. \u00a0Normal pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\nIf you’ve had unnecessary exposure without protection during intercourse,\u00a0you could experience white discharge after missing your period with cramps.<\/p>\n
This is an early sign you could be pregnant and may occur with or without any light spotting. Light spotting and cramps may occur before period, if pregnant, and it’s due to implantation<\/a>.<\/p>\nAfter Fertilization – the union\u00a0of ova and sperm<\/em>, the embryo is embedded into the endometrium. Most women may not have signs of implantation \u2014 brown discharge\u00a0and cramps<\/em>; However, light spotting and mild cramps are very early pregnancy symptoms.<\/p>\nPossible signs you’re pregnant are<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>\u2014\u2014Missed period<\/span><\/h4>\nIf you get pregnant, your period will stop coming. This occurs because pregnancy\u00a0hormones increase and prevent\u00a0ovulation.<\/p>\n
Though it’s possible to have to spot during pregnancy<\/a>,\u00a0either due to implantation or a miscarriage<\/a>, you cannot have period while pregnant<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/span>\u2014\u2014Increased white discharge![\"white](\"https:\/\/medplux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/period-3-days-late-white-discharge-420x250.png\")
<\/span><\/h4>\nWhile getting close to your next period, you may or may not have discharge<\/em>. No discharge before period occurs due to rupture and breakdown of corpus luteum<\/a> formed after ovulation with an increase in progesterone hormone<\/a>.<\/p>\nAbout four days before period starts, the vagina becomes dry, or sometimes you may experience thick cervical mucus.<\/p>\n
However, if pregnant, you will experience increased vaginal discharge<\/a> before next period or after missing your period.<\/p>\n<\/span>\u2014\u2014Abdominal cramps or pain<\/span><\/h4>\nAbdominal pain, either before or after a period, is due to changes during early pregnancy.<\/p>\n
Mild abdominal pain that occurs a few days before period is a sign you are pregnant and happens because of implantation. After a missed period, cramping pain occurs\u00a0because of increased blood flow to the uterus.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a07 Main causes of cramps before period<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014\u2014Other possible symptoms that may indicate pregnancy are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Breast changes<\/a> – If pregnant, breast changes can occur very early. After ovulation, it’s normal for your breast to increase in size. During pregnancy, you may also experience breast swelling, soreness, and pains.<\/li>\n
- Food craving or aversion<\/li>\n
- Frequent\u00a0urination<\/li>\n
- Activity changes<\/li>\n
- Mood changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe first step is to confirm pregnancy. First response test kit can detect if you’re pregnant.![\"take](\"https:\/\/medplux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/take-a-preganncy-test-for-bloating-1-600x250.png\")
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While it may test negative if it’s done early\u00a0or if your pregnancy hormones (HCG<\/a>) is low,\u00a0a repeat of gestation test may be necessary if you test negative and still feel pregnant.<\/p>\nIf you’re pregnant, you should inform your doctor.<\/p>\n
<\/span>2. \u00a0Ectopic pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\nEctopic pregnancy<\/a> can result in a missed period and very severe pains in your abdomen.<\/p>\nSo, what’s an ectopic pregnancy?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nYou already know that during pregnancy your baby grows inside the uterus or womb. This occurs because the fertilized ovum (your baby) is transported back through the Fallopian tubes to the uterus.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, due to a malfunctioned tube or pelvic inflammatory disease, your baby may get stuck inside the Fallopian tube and start growing there.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/medplux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ectopic-pregnancy-512x250.png\")
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The Fallopian tube will rupture as the baby grows resulting in severe abdominal pain and feeling dizzy.<\/p>\n
There are many reasons you may have an ectopic pregnancy. Chances are high if you’ve had<\/p>\n
\n- Previous infection that you left untreated. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis<\/a>\u00a0and bacterial vaginosis infections can cause an upward spread and damage the Fallopian tubes. If Fallopian tubes get damaged, it is difficult for the embryo to be moved back to the uterus.<\/li>\n
- Previous surgery of one or both of the Fallopian tubes may result in increased chances of having an ectopic pregnancy<\/li>\n
- Previous ectopic, then it can occur again. The chances are higher if a previously damaged tube was not removed or properly repaired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other risk factors may include:<\/p>\n
\n- Age more than 35 years<\/li>\n
- Taking fertility medications like clomiphene citrate<\/a><\/li>\n
- Infertility<\/li>\n
- Previous history of an abortion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe first sign of an ectopic pregnancy may be pain on one side of your abdomen. It may get worse as the fetus grows and cause bleeding into the abdomen. Feeling dizzy and very weak may need urgent medical attention.<\/p>\n
Most times, a laparoscope<\/em> is used for diagnosis and treatment. However, your doctor may opt for open surgery depending on availability of equipment or expertise<\/p>\n<\/span>3. \u00a0Delayed Ovulation<\/span><\/h3>\n
If you’ve had unnecessary exposure without protection during intercourse,\u00a0you could experience white discharge after missing your period with cramps.<\/p>\n
This is an early sign you could be pregnant and may occur with or without any light spotting. Light spotting and cramps may occur before period, if pregnant, and it’s due to implantation<\/a>.<\/p>\n After Fertilization – the union\u00a0of ova and sperm<\/em>, the embryo is embedded into the endometrium. Most women may not have signs of implantation \u2014 brown discharge\u00a0and cramps<\/em>; However, light spotting and mild cramps are very early pregnancy symptoms.<\/p>\n Possible signs you’re pregnant are<\/strong><\/p>\n If you get pregnant, your period will stop coming. This occurs because pregnancy\u00a0hormones increase and prevent\u00a0ovulation.<\/p>\n Though it’s possible to have to spot during pregnancy<\/a>,\u00a0either due to implantation or a miscarriage<\/a>, you cannot have period while pregnant<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n While getting close to your next period, you may or may not have discharge<\/em>. No discharge before period occurs due to rupture and breakdown of corpus luteum<\/a> formed after ovulation with an increase in progesterone hormone<\/a>.<\/p>\n About four days before period starts, the vagina becomes dry, or sometimes you may experience thick cervical mucus.<\/p>\n However, if pregnant, you will experience increased vaginal discharge<\/a> before next period or after missing your period.<\/p>\n Abdominal pain, either before or after a period, is due to changes during early pregnancy.<\/p>\n Mild abdominal pain that occurs a few days before period is a sign you are pregnant and happens because of implantation. After a missed period, cramping pain occurs\u00a0because of increased blood flow to the uterus.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a07 Main causes of cramps before period<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014\u2014Other possible symptoms that may indicate pregnancy are<\/strong><\/p>\n What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n The first step is to confirm pregnancy. First response test kit can detect if you’re pregnant. While it may test negative if it’s done early\u00a0or if your pregnancy hormones (HCG<\/a>) is low,\u00a0a repeat of gestation test may be necessary if you test negative and still feel pregnant.<\/p>\n If you’re pregnant, you should inform your doctor.<\/p>\n Ectopic pregnancy<\/a> can result in a missed period and very severe pains in your abdomen.<\/p>\n So, what’s an ectopic pregnancy?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n You already know that during pregnancy your baby grows inside the uterus or womb. This occurs because the fertilized ovum (your baby) is transported back through the Fallopian tubes to the uterus.<\/p>\n Sometimes, due to a malfunctioned tube or pelvic inflammatory disease, your baby may get stuck inside the Fallopian tube and start growing there. The Fallopian tube will rupture as the baby grows resulting in severe abdominal pain and feeling dizzy.<\/p>\n There are many reasons you may have an ectopic pregnancy. Chances are high if you’ve had<\/p>\n Other risk factors may include:<\/p>\n What can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n The first sign of an ectopic pregnancy may be pain on one side of your abdomen. It may get worse as the fetus grows and cause bleeding into the abdomen. Feeling dizzy and very weak may need urgent medical attention.<\/p>\n Most times, a laparoscope<\/em> is used for diagnosis and treatment. However, your doctor may opt for open surgery depending on availability of equipment or expertise<\/p>\n<\/span>\u2014\u2014Missed period<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/span>\u2014\u2014Abdominal cramps or pain<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/span>2. \u00a0Ectopic pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>3. \u00a0Delayed Ovulation<\/span><\/h3>\n