It is advisable to use a pregnancy test only from the first day of the delay. Without waiting for the expected date, many closely monitor changes in the body, including vaginal secretions, in order to recognize the onset of pregnancy as early as possible. In this article, we will thoroughly understand the question of whether the discharge after ovulation has clear differences if conception occurred or did not occur.
What should the discharge be like immediately after conception: before the implantation of the fertilized egg?
Discharge during conception is no different from normal cervical mucus during the fertile period. At this time, estrogen dominates, which provokes thinner and more abundant mucus from the vagina, similar to snot or egg white, which increases the likelihood of becoming pregnant (see photo). May also be observed.
An unpleasant odor, heterogeneous consistency, the presence of strange lumps and pus are a direct indication of problems with the reproductive system. It is especially important to urgently go to the hospital for girls who suspect the possibility of pregnancy. The presence of infection, fungus and any other pathology can prevent the fertilized egg from gaining a foothold in the uterine cavity, cause spontaneous abortion, or cause harm already during the development of pregnancy.
Discharge during fertilization of an egg: changes by day
The parameters of discharge with conception change as follows:
1st day. The liquid state remains, an abundant amount, a transparent or whitish tint (the fusion of male and female reproductive cells occurs).
2nd day. The sex hormone progesterone begins to dominate in the female body. For some women, cervical fluid thickens instantly, while others still notice ovulation secretion on their panty liner.
3rd day. The zygote has already formed and intensive cell division continues. The presence of blood can no longer be associated with rupture of the follicle, and it is too early for implantation of the fertilized egg. Most often, scant ones are observed.
4th day. The embryo enters the tubes, and it already contains as many as 16 cells. There is no significant effect on vaginal secretion, the situation continues for the third day.
From the 5th to the 7th day. During this period, the fertilized egg reaches the uterus, where it will be decided whether pregnancy will occur or not. A positive result is the fixation of the embryo in the mucous layer of the uterus (this may occur later).
What does the color of discharge after conception and before menstruation indicate?
You can be guided by the shade of the discharge to mark the absence of pregnancy or the beginning of the first month of the gestation period.
White discharge after conception and in the second half of the cycle
Mucus of this shade should have a uniform consistency and not cause unpleasant sensations such as itching and burning. This substance cannot indicate that pregnancy has occurred, since it has no significant differences.
Yellow
Such traces on panty liners are allowed during the luteal phase in the absence of pregnancy, but they should not be saturated (yellowish or). are not a sign of conception, but the likelihood of fertilization occurring still exists.
Transparent secret
After ovulation, vaginal mucus should become thicker and take on a whitish tint. But a small amount of clear liquid is acceptable at any time during the cycle.
Red, brown, pink
Mucus of this color is normal if it is caused by the fertile period and. In all other situations, you need to check with a doctor. In the first case, we are talking about rupture of the follicle and damage to the blood vessels, and in the second, about fertilization. They are distinguished by the time of occurrence and intensity. The first option is that they are scanty in nature (a brown drop on the pad) and are accompanied by aching pain in the lower abdomen. Find out about the characteristics of the second option below.
What is implantation bleeding?
Bloody discharge after conception, indicating the attachment of the fertilized egg, will not appear before the fifth or sixth day from the moment of fertilization.
This is the minimum required for an embryo to implant into the wall of the uterus. Thus, you should expect the appearance of such discharge a week after ovulation or a week before your period, which will indicate pregnancy.
You may notice a small amount of mucus with clots or drops of blood on your panty liner or underwear (see photo). The nature of secretion may vary depending on the ratio of vaginal fluid and blood streaks. The intensity exceeds the discharge during ovulation. The following shades are allowed:
- red;
- pale pink;
- brownish;
- light yellow.
It is important to assess the duration and volume of bleeding after ovulation
- Conception has occurred. The duration of implantation bleeding ranges from several hours to two or three days. Moreover, there should not be a lot of vaginal fluid.
- Conception did not occur. The discharge begins as a spot and progresses to full menstruation.
- Sign of pathology. The pad gets wet in an hour or less, so you can’t put off going to the hospital, because there is a suspicion of bleeding.
According to reviews from pregnant women, most often implantation discharge after fertilization appears 6-12 days after ovulation. Moreover, gynecologists claim that most patients did not encounter this phenomenon at all or did not pay attention to it.
Is pregnancy possible if there is no secretion?
The absence of discharge after ovulation is a type of norm for the monthly cycle. The reason lies in the individual characteristics of the body, as well as the state of hormonal levels. After the fertile phase, the level of progesterone increases, and this hormone creates unfavorable conditions for the movement of sperm, when the mucous plug of the cervical canal is the least permeable.
But in most cases, there is still a sticky or sticky secretion, which becomes watery before menstruation. To determine pregnancy, it is better to pay close attention to changes in the body that indicate it:
- fatigue;
- soreness of the mammary glands;
- dizziness;
- change in attitude towards food;
- increased drowsiness;
- mood swings;
- abdominal pain (can pull the lower back).
How can you tell by the discharge if fertilization has failed?
The main difficulty is that the nature of the discharge after ovulation, if conception has not occurred, is very similar to the secretion of women in early pregnancy, that is, before the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall. From the time of the ovulatory period until menstruation, the secretion in the form of chicken protein or copious mucus should change to a sticky or sticky liquid with a thicker consistency. Shortly before the end of the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus practically disappears, appearing a few days before menstruation. The most striking sign can be considered the above-described implantation bleeding, but due to the fact that it is a rather rare phenomenon, it is not worth drawing conclusions relying on its absence.
The right thing to do is to appreciate your feelings and wait about a week. If there is no blood in the vaginal secretion, there is no aching pain and cramping in the lower abdomen, conception is unlikely, but not excluded. For greater confidence, you can do a test based on the immunochromatographic method for determining the level of human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine (ultrasensitive 7 days after ovulation).
What does it mean about pathology?
All discharge that causes redness of the genital organs, irritation, burning sensation does not exclude pregnancy, but also the risk of developing inflammation and other pathological disorders.
The following cervical mucus indicates problems in the reproductive system:
- curdled lumps, itching, burning (thrush);
- dark brown (polycystic ovary syndrome, severe inflammation);
- deep yellow, green, (infection).
This is just a small list of possible diseases. To make a more accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo diagnostics and tests.
It happens that brown or red discharge after ovulation torments women with cervical erosion when the affected area is systematically damaged.
or before expected menstrual bleeding cannot 100% guarantee the success of conception.
A woman who is waiting for pregnancy tends to listen to her inner feelings and see signs of pregnancy even where there are none. Many online forums are full of messages about women who know how to feel the first symptoms of fertilization. Unfortunately, the answer to these speculations is quite clear: there are no external signs that can let a woman know that the process of conception has occurred. Let's consider what happens and what sensations a woman may experience during this period.
The first sign of pregnancy is the absence of menstruation at the scheduled time.
How does the fertilization process occur?
Answer: Even if conception occurs at this time, the woman will not feel any pain or other changes. At this stage, the potential fetus is just beginning to move through the fallopian tube. This process is not accompanied by physical sensations.
Question: My husband and I had intimacy during the period, but two weeks later our periods began. A few days before, I had pain and other early signs of conception, which I read about in a magazine. I know that sometimes menstruation continues for a while even if a woman is already pregnant. How to find out if conception has occurred?
Answer: Your pain and symptoms may be associated with premenstrual syndrome or increased psychological excitability while expecting a baby. Yes, indeed, sometimes menstrual bleeding can continue even at the beginning of pregnancy. To find out about conception, use a home pregnancy test.
Tell your doctor about the complaints and signs that concern you.
Question: My partner and I had intimacy without contraception. A week later, I felt severe pain in the abdomen and right ovary, the temperature rose to 37.5 degrees and I vomited once. Could these signs be characteristic of the onset of pregnancy?
Answer: No. Such symptoms are more typical for acute surgical pathology (appendicitis, etc.), problems with the ovaries (adnexitis) or intestines (enterocolitis, etc.). You should contact a specialist to clarify the diagnosis, since such signs are not typical even for the period of embryo implantation, but for appendicitis and other gastrointestinal diseases they are quite typical.
Question: A few hours after intercourse, I felt a short-term pulsation in the lower abdomen. There was no sensation of pain, only pleasant warmth. This may be a sign that fertilization has occurred. My friend, a mother of two, felt the same way even before she found out she was pregnant.
Answer: A woman who passionately dreams of a child tends to see signs and symptoms of a future pregnancy where there are none or they cannot be. It is physically impossible to feel the fusion of two sex cells or the fragmentation of a zygote. In this case, a person could feel all the division processes that take place in his body, but for some reason women “feel” only fertilization, but no other changes.
Women who are in good health should not panic and think about how to experience a future pregnancy. This is a natural process that will occur by itself without additional signs and signals from the outside. Focusing on a problem can cause psychological infertility. In such cases, it is better to overcome yourself and let go of the situation so that you can enjoy motherhood later.
Usually the presence of pregnancy is detected only with a delay in menstruation. And then, some women with irregular menstrual cycles find out about their situation even later. Each pregnancy proceeds differently, but most successful mothers note a number of symptoms by which the presence of pregnancy can be determined already in the first days after conception. There are quite a lot of signs of pregnancy in the initial stages and it is not a fact that they will necessarily appear in full in all pregnant women. But it won’t hurt to know them. So, the most common signs of pregnancy before delay.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - malaise, fatigue
In the first days after conception, the female body perceives the embryo as something foreign that needs to be fought. Against the background of this, as well as the sharp hormonal changes in the body that occur in the first days after conception, the immunity of a pregnant woman decreases. She may feel unwell, weak, drowsy, and may feel either hot or cold. Blood pressure drops, which can lead to dizziness and even fainting. Body temperature may be slightly elevated throughout the first trimester - this is within normal limits. Due to reduced immunity, expectant mothers often catch colds.
Important: if there is a suspicion that fertilization has taken place, then even before pregnancy manifests itself, when treating a woman it is necessary to minimize the use of medications. It is more appropriate to give preference to folk remedies allowed during pregnancy.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - spotting
Sometimes an expectant mother may observe blood on her underwear in the first days of pregnancy. A small amount of yellowish, pinkish or tan discharge is normal after conception has occurred. In days, this can happen about a week after fertilization. Discharge appears due to the fact that the embryo attaches to the wall of the uterus. However, the process of implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall may not be accompanied by discharge; this is not a deviation.
Also, spotting is a frequent companion of pregnant women with cervical erosion. Erosion is a defect in the cervix. Due to increased blood circulation in the latter, the slightest mechanical injury can cause bleeding. If spotting is observed after a delay, you should consult a doctor - this may be a symptom of a threatened miscarriage.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - heaviness in the uterus, tingling sensations
Sometimes ladies expecting babies mention specific sensations after conception in the pelvic organs, but doctors believe that it is impossible to feel the symptoms on the day of conception and it all comes down to self-hypnosis of women who wanted to get pregnant. But after successful implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterus, blood begins to flow intensely into the uterus. Some pregnant women, from the very moment the embryo is implanted, feel tingling, heaviness, and a feeling of fullness in the uterus.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - temperature fluctuations
Basal temperature is measured in the morning in the rectum without getting out of bed. Characteristic temperature fluctuations are the most obvious symptoms of pregnancy in the first days. In the first days after conception, basal temperature first falls due to an increase in the level of the hormone estrogen, and then, on the contrary, increases. This is caused by an increase in progesterone in the blood of a pregnant woman. 
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - toxicosis
Toxicosis in pregnant women is usually understood as an aversion to certain foods, smells, as well as nausea and, sometimes, vomiting. It is caused by hormonal changes. In case of severe toxicosis, it is advisable to consult a doctor, since lack of nutrients from food and loss of electrolytes through vomiting deplete the already overloaded body.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - changes in breast sensitivity
Changes in breast sensitivity in an expectant mother are common; this symptom can manifest itself already in the first days after conception. Traditionally, the mammary glands swell and become heavier. Sometimes the sensitivity of the breast increases so much that a woman feels uncomfortable wearing her usual clothes and underwear. But, sometimes, on the contrary, the normally sensitive breasts during pregnancy become less susceptible to external irritants.
Symptoms after conception also include darkening of the areolas.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception - hemorrhoids
Oddly enough, recurrent hemorrhoids can also be the first symptom of pregnancy. The disease can make itself felt due to the pressure of the uterus swelling with a rush of blood.
Frequent urination. Frequent urges to go to the restroom for “minor needs” can accompany the expectant mother from the very beginning of pregnancy. It is explained by the same rush of blood to the pelvic organs of the expectant mother and an enlarged uterus pressing on the bladder.
Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception: Increased appetite, change in gastronomic preferences
Jokes about pregnant women eating herring with jam have long set the teeth on edge. But, nevertheless, sometimes ladies in an interesting position actually develop an addiction to strange food combinations. Increased appetite is a frequent companion to pregnancy without toxicosis. But at the first symptoms of pregnancy, you still shouldn’t try to eat for two. In the first trimester, increasing portions is not required in principle. In the second and third trimester of a singleton pregnancy with normal body weight of the expectant mother, the daily calorie intake should be increased by 350 and 450 calories, respectively. 
Conclusion
It is extremely important for expectant mothers to know how the first days of pregnancy manifest themselves. The 2 most common signs of conception in the first days are fever and malaise, but other symptoms can appear in the first week after fertilization. However, the presence of pregnancy can be definitively confirmed or refuted on the first day of the delay using an analysis or hCG test.
The development of a child in the womb is a miraculous process, but what happens in the first days after conception? Women who dream of having children are very careful about their bodies. Being a mother is a natural desire. In order not to miss the moment of the birth of a new life in her, a woman carefully monitors her well-being. She pays attention to the slightest symptoms of conception, responding to any kind of ailment.
Be that as it may, the process of conception takes place invisible to the eye, leaving only signs that make it clear whether this process was successful or not. There are two dates by which conception is calculated, namely: the first day of menstruation and the actual day on which the child was conceived. Although it is difficult to know when this happened, especially if the woman is sexually active, it is still real.
How does a woman's body change?
Conception is the fertilization of the mother's egg by the father's sperm. The fertilized egg moves to its destination, namely the uterus. This process is not called conception; it lasts about ten days.
When the embryo attaches to the wall of the uterus, the first week of pregnancy begins. During the transition of the egg to a new place, slight bleeding may begin, which completely confuses the woman and she does not even suspect that she is pregnant.
A fertilized egg is perceived by the body as a foreign body, which creates a great danger that the body will simply reject the embryo. Therefore, the first week of pregnancy is very important: at this time it is determined whether the child will begin to develop or not. After the embryo is fixed, the placenta begins to form - exactly the place where your baby will live for nine months.
After implantation of the embryo into the uterus, a process of production of a special hormone occurs in the woman’s body, which indicates the process of conception. This hormone is called human chorionic gonadotropin. The presence of this hormone in the blood provides a one hundred percent guarantee of pregnancy. Very often, the tests done by the mother can lie, but the blood test does not.
How can you tell by feeling whether conception has occurred or not?
It is not always possible to check directly with a doctor, but by your own feelings you can easily find out whether a woman is pregnant or not. This is especially clear when the expectant mother is looking forward to her baby. But this news is not expected for everyone, and for this reason women do not pay attention to their condition, but write everything off as a simple malaise.
The first day after conception is characterized by the cessation of menstruation, but this only manifests itself after three weeks, and how can you find out earlier? To do this, you need to observe yourself. There are several signs by which pregnancy is recognized.
When the implant is securely fixed in the uterus, it signals this by releasing blood. It may be just a few drops on your underwear. Sometimes a woman may confuse such discharge with the beginning of her period. But soon everything becomes clear, because menstruation as such simply does not begin. If such a discharge appears after pregnancy is diagnosed, then there is a serious danger to the life of the child. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Another clear sign by which pregnancy can be recognized is an increase in body temperature and more. In the first days of pregnancy, there is a decline in body temperature, as well as in basal temperature. It is measured by inserting a thermometer into the anus. During this one-day stage, the process of releasing the hormone estrogen occurs.
After a rapid decline comes an increase that is hard to miss. This condition disappears only on the third day. The hormone progesterone begins to be actively produced, which gives rise to a high body temperature.
From the first day, a woman’s well-being can change significantly. Unjustified fatigue and drowsiness appear. Some women feel the first signs of a cold. This process is associated with embryo implantation and the body’s reaction to a foreign body.
Many women make a serious mistake when they begin to diligently treat their illness with medications, but doing this is strictly prohibited, since this can simply harm the child. Poor health can be observed throughout the first trimester, so you need to gain strength.
This state of the body is associated with the production of the hormone progesterone and can last up to the tenth week of pregnancy.
In the first days of pregnancy, the breasts are very sensitive. The slightest touch can cause pain. But there is a completely opposite process, when, on the contrary, you expect your breasts to ache during menstruation, but this does not happen.
If you press on the nipple, colostrum may be released, which is gradually beginning to accumulate. Yes, this fact may come as a complete surprise to the expectant mother.
Depending on the individual sensitivity of the body, a woman may already feel at the implantation stage as if something is pulling in the pelvic area.
An individual symptom may be tingling in the lower abdomen - a certain discomfort that is accompanied by a general weakened state of the body.
The first signs of toxicosis are nausea and vomiting at the slightest smell. Often pregnant women have individual intolerance to certain smells, even food. This reaction does not always occur to something new - you can even feel sick from your favorite dish.
But toxicosis does not occur in all pregnant women. This depends on your individual health status. However, there is nothing scary about it, it’s natural, and you shouldn’t worry.
Also, the above symptoms may indicate diseases of both the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary organs. For this reason, you should not diagnose yourself, but rather consult a doctor.
How to behave in the first days of pregnancy?
The fact of pregnancy is recorded from the moment of a missed period. Nothing will be known before. Even visiting a doctor will not bring results. You should wait for the main symptom and then go to the gynecologist. The embryo can be seen even on an ultrasound, but starting from the third week.
If a woman plans to become a mother, it is necessary to begin preparing for a new stage in life in advance.
In about six months, you need to give up bad habits and start leading a healthy lifestyle.
You need to think about pleasant things and look forward to your baby. In the first stages of pregnancy, all the important organs of the child are formed, so you need to be extremely attentive to your health. The main thing is to remain relatively calm, not to be nervous and not to overload yourself physically. Lead a normal lifestyle, but with the awareness that you are pregnant.
The first days of conception are the most wonderful time in a woman’s life; it is an incredible feeling that a small miracle will soon be born. Please the future father and begin to little by little plan your new life with another family member.
Pregnancy is the process of giving birth to a new person. From the first days of a child’s development, it is necessary to feel responsibility for a new life. The time has come when you need to think not only about yourself, but also about one more person. Remember: children in the womb look at life around them through the eyes of their mother. If the mother is happy, the baby grows up cheerful.
Plan your pregnancy, and then it will not come as a surprise to either you or the child’s father. Remember: every living creature has the right to life. Don't deprive your child of a future!
One of the most exciting events that can happen in a woman’s life is pregnancy.
Changes in the female body at the very beginning occur slowly, almost imperceptibly. Feelings of clarity are erased, many signs of conception are similar in symptoms to general ailments.
How to determine conception, to find out exactly whether it happened or not?
Signs of pregnancy
Some women find out whether conception has occurred immediately, in the first days. Pronounced symptoms such as mild nausea, drowsiness, and a craving for salty foods indicate that it may be pregnancy. There are women who find out about an interesting situation only when their belly begins to enlarge and their breasts become fuller. An accurate analysis of the situation is possible only based on the results of tests prescribed by the antenatal clinic doctor.
You can understand that conception has occurred by several signs, the most striking of which is the cessation or delay of menstruation. However, this is only possible if the discharge was regular and the cycle was observed monthly. The moment of egg implantation is calculated in the following ways:
- If you measure your basal temperature, which at this moment rises slightly. The readings are taken by inserting a thermometer into the vagina immediately after waking up in the morning. The increase in temperature is caused by the fact that at the time of implantation there is a powerful release of progesterone. This method is suitable for women who have maintained an ovulatory schedule for several months.
- A clear proof of conception is a high concentration of hCG in the blood. The abbreviation stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, which is the name of the hormone that is produced by the body during pregnancy. At the moment the embryo is implanted into the uterus, its level rises sharply, which indicates conception. The degree of concentration can be determined at home using the results of a pharmacy pregnancy test. An accurate diagnosis will be confirmed by a blood test performed in a laboratory.
- The most ambiguous sign is implantation bleeding. After implantation of the embryo into the uterus, scanty vaginal discharge may be observed. Sometimes they are accompanied by nagging pain in the lower abdomen. The sign is superficial, and in some women it is not observed at all.
Additional manifestations
Among the various symptoms that help determine conception, the following signs are found:
- Early toxicosis, which occurs in the morning, is accompanied by vomiting, nausea, and general loss of strength. Malaise helps to find out that fertilization has occurred and continues to bother the woman for 13 weeks.
- A clear sign of conception is enlargement, painful sensitivity of the breasts, pigmentation of the areolas, which indicate the body’s preparation for lactation.
- Frequent urination during this period will help to understand the condition, when there is an increase in the size of the uterus, which puts pressure on other organs. By the way, cystitis often becomes a faithful companion for the expectant mother in the early stages. It is its diagnosis and treatment that helps determine an interesting situation.
- Conception can be determined by frequent migraine attacks, if they were previously unusual for a woman. The condition is explained by a high concentration of hormones that provoke headaches.
When conception occurs, a woman may experience some lethargy, sudden mood swings, irritability, and alienation. In some women, the condition can be determined by a sharply heightened sense of smell, increased appetite, and a change in taste preferences.
Why do you need to know about the first symptoms?
Why do you need to know what the first signs are? For the simple reason that not all women have a regular sexual partner, they use contraceptives. In addition, not all modern tests can reliably determine pregnancy 100%.
Some ladies manage to bear a fetus, while being completely unaware of their condition. The presence of signs helps determine when labor will approximately occur. The importance of symptoms is especially relevant if a woman does not keep an ovulation calendar or has an unstable menstrual cycle.