Last updated on July 26th, 2018 at 06:11 pm<\/p>
Question: What causes green discharge during pregnancy?<\/em><\/p>\n Whether you are in the first, second or in the third trimester of pregnancy, having a greenish stuff from your vagina will get you very concerned. In most cases, you feel it’s something is wrong and think you might probably\u00a0have an infection.<\/p>\n If you feel this way, then you are not alone. Here’s an email I received from Miriam (one of my readers)<\/em><\/p>\n Hi, Dunn<\/p>\n I’m 9 weeks pregnant and recently noticed\u00a0a greenish-like mucus from my vagina. I perceive an odor down there and vaginal itching that is worse in the evening. Is this a sign of an infection?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Just like Miriam, a lot of women will panic about having an infection if they experience\u00a0a green vaginal discharge in early pregnancy with odor and vaginal itching.<\/p>\n The truth is, green discharge is mostly because there is a problem down there, and if you are currently pregnant, it’s important you inform your doctor right away.<\/p>\n The most common causes of green discharge while pregnant are chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and bacterial vaginosis infection.<\/p>\n If not treated quickly, these infections may cause complications in pregnancy. In some women, especially in the first trimester, vaginal infections can cause a miscarriage.<\/p>\n Other problems associated with an untreated infection while pregnant are low birth weight babies, premature labor, persistent change in the color and smell of your vaginal discharge.<\/p>\n Having said that, during the third trimester, a green vaginal discharge no odor may not be due to an infection, especially when you are near your expected date of delivery.<\/p>\n At this time, it’s possible amniotic fluid can leak through your membranes and come out in a greenish color. It’s important you quickly inform your doctor to determine if your baby is okay as a greenish mucus may indicate fetal distress.<\/p>\n This article explains\u00a0the causes of green discharge during pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment options and possible complications if left untreated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Generally, if you have<\/a> a green colored discharge from your vagina during\u00a0pregnancy, it’s likely something is wrong and you must let your doctor know as soon as you can.<\/p>\n Here are common causes of green vaginal mucus<\/p>\n Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria causes chlamydia infection, and mainly, if you’ve had sexual intercourse with someone already infected, you are prone to having the infection.<\/p>\n<\/span>What causes green discharge during pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>1. \u00a0Chlamydia infections<\/span><\/h3>\n