Often the cause of clear discharge is leakage of amniotic fluid. This suggests that the amnion cavity is in contact with the external environment, and the risk of infection of the amniotic fluid increases.
Pathology can appear at any time, but the sooner the water begins to leak, the more dangerous it is. Even a microscopic crack in the amniotic sac can lead to an unsuccessful birth or sepsis.
Sometimes water leakage occurs unnoticed - literally a few drops per day. A woman needs to carefully monitor the condition of the discharge: amniotic fluid has a yellow tint and a sweet smell. To exclude pathology at home, you can use an amniotest purchased at a pharmacy.
Pathological watery discharge can also appear due to decreased immunity, as a result of which the woman’s body is weakened and susceptible to the influence of viruses and bacteria. Diagnosis requires a condition in which the discharge is accompanied by:
• itching and swelling of the genitals;
• redness of the skin in the groin;
• appearance of a rash;
• abdominal pain;
• changes in the smell and color of the secretion;
• pain when urinating;
• high temperature.
The mucus should not be yellow, gray or other unusual colors with foamy inclusions or flakes. A change in its shade can indicate both inflammation and the threat of miscarriage. Watery discharge during pregnancy can indicate various diseases, but most often they are diagnosed:
• Genital herpes and trichomoniasis. The diseases are not asymptomatic - a woman will complain of itching and redness of the genitals, pain during sex and urination, and fever. The diseases are dangerous for the fetus as they can lead to infection, developmental delays, and even miscarriage.
• Vaginal dysbiosis. There are no specific symptoms; transparent discharge may have a gray or white tint, and with the development of pathology it becomes thick, turns yellow and acquires a fishy odor. Without timely treatment, inflammation develops.
• Candidiasis. Watery discharge that becomes white, sticky, and cheesy over time indicates thrush. The fungus usually penetrates the vagina and begins to actively multiply when immunity decreases.
It is worth remembering that hormonal disorders, increased physical activity, stress and lack of hygiene can lead to a change in the shade of the secretion produced. Self-medication during pregnancy is excluded. Sometimes, for example, when amniotic fluid leaks, inpatient monitoring of the patient is required.