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The pink discharge after the fertile period may indicate pregnancy because this is one of the symptoms of nesting, which is when the embryo settles in the uterine walls, and can develop until it is ready to be born.
Right after nesting, cells called trophoblasts begin to produce the Beta HCG hormone that fall into the bloodstream. So, to confirm the pregnancy, it is not enough to rely on the pink discharge and a blood test of Beta HCG should be performed about 20 days after the day of sexual intercourse, because after that period the amount of this hormone is more easily detected in the blood. .
The following table indicates the amount of this hormone in the blood in the first weeks of pregnancy:
Gestational Age | Amount of Beta HCG in the blood test |
Not pregnant - Negative - or test performed too early | Less than 5 mlU / ml |
3 weeks of gestation | 5 to 50 mlU / ml |
4 weeks of gestation | 5 to 426 mlU / ml |
5 weeks of gestation | 18 to 7,340 mlU / ml |
6 weeks of gestation | 1,080 to 56,500 mlU / ml |
7 to 8 weeks of gestation | 7,650 to 229,000 mlU / ml
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Appearance of nesting discharge
The nesting discharge can be similar to egg white, watery or milky, with a pinkish color, which can come out in small amounts only 1 or 2 times. Some women have a texture similar to mucus or phlegm, with a few strands of blood, which is observed on toilet paper after urinating, for example.
However, not all women are able to notice this small discharge, so it cannot be considered a sign of pregnancy. But if you think you may be pregnant, take the test below:
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In the last month have you had sex without using a condom or other contraceptive method such as an IUD, implant or contraceptive?
Have you noticed any pink vaginal discharge lately?
Are you getting sick and want to throw up in the morning?
Are you more sensitive to smells, getting bothered by smells like cigarettes, food or perfume?
Does your belly look more swollen than before, making it harder to keep your jeans tight during the day?
Does your skin look more oily and acne prone?
Are you feeling more tired and more sleepy?
Has your period been delayed for more than 5 days?
Have you had a pharmacy pregnancy test or blood test in the last month, with a positive result?
Did you take the pill the next day until 3 days after the unprotected relationship?