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Brown spotting at 16 weeks
I noticed brown discharge on 7 Sept and doctor advised me to go in for a cervix length test the next day. I also took a Proluton injection and restarted Dydrogest. Results came back and cervix measures at 3.2cm and no signs of placenta previa or funneling. Fetal heartbeat was measured at 145 BPM. I have a slightly low lying placenta but it is at 1.5cms; and I am told that this normally fixes itself in a few more weeks. The brown discharge stopped for a few days, but now the brown discharge is back. It is not heavy discharge, just little spotting and streaks when I dab with a towel. I do not have persistent cramps or back pain, just intermittent cramps that come and go across the abdominal area.
Should I be concerned? I am due for an anomaly scan on 29th Sept.
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A speculum examination is required.
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According to your history
Because of low lying placenta you may have spotting
But be cautious too
Try to avoid frequent travelling, don’t strain and stress,
Do get follow ups correctly
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Dr. Amira Sheikh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
So mild pains which go and come are normal during pregnancy, since you have a low lying placenta , which migrates in later months, but you need be careful
In fresh bleeding. Continue medication as per your gynecologist and wait till
Anomaly scan is done. If symptoms increases consult asap.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
The brown discharge is definitely not normal
The most probable reason would be a low lying placenta
You need rest and progesterone support
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Spotting is due to low lying placenta
Take rest
Avoid traveling, lifting heavy weights, bending over
Placenta will shift upwards by 7-8 months
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