Patient's question:
I have been pregnant for more than four months, and in the recent few days, I noticed brown discharge from my vagina. At that time, I thought it was bleeding, and I was worried it might affect the baby, so I quickly went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said I have vaginitis. I would like to ask, what kind of interference does vaginitis have on the baby?Doctor's answer:
Now I am 4 and a half months pregnant again experiencing vaginitis. Since the vagina and uterine cavity are connected, if the inflammation is significant, it can easily lead to uterine cavity infection, which may potentially affect the fetal growth and development. At this stage, it may also increase the risk of miscarriage. Moreover, vaginitis tends to recur frequently. If the symptoms persist, during labor, it may cause the newborn to contract the infection again, and it may also lead to uterine cavity infection. It is recommended to consult a doctor and consider using topical medication under their guidance during this period.