Could it be a urinary infection? Or could it just be a temporary irritation?

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I am currently 28 weeks pregnant. Today, three times when I went to urinate, I had very small spots of blood on the toilet paper when I wiped. I don't think it was vaginal discharge with blood since the rest of the time he had nothing and I had a normal vaginal discharge. I feel like it was only when I was peeing I have an appointment this Monday with the doctor who does my follow-up. Would it be ok to wait until then or should I make an appointment as soon as possible? I haven't had any small blood spots since the beginning of the afternoon. I'm going to talk to my doctor anyway on Monday, but I feel like it could have just been a boo-boo or something Is it ok to wait until Monday to get confirmation?

Sébastien Sam Yue Chi · Accepted Answer

Hello Mrs. McDuff, Blood in the urine can have several causes. Some are benign (for example, an intra-vaginal sore or menstrual period), others require evaluation and treatment (for example, a urinary tract infection or a kidney stone) Because you are pregnant, I strongly recommend that you see your doctor to assess the presence of a urinary tract or kidney infection, even if you do not have other common symptoms, such as a burning sensation when urinating or increased urinary frequency In fact, in pregnant women, the presence of bacteria in the urine (with or without symptoms) is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, such as premature delivery, low birth weight or perinatal mortality. This is why it is imperative to detect and treat this condition. Fortunately, there are several effective treatments that are well tolerated and compatible with pregnancy. Don't take chances and talk to your doctor! Yes, I don't see any problem in waiting until Monday. To reassure you, your case does not seem to me to be an emergency, especially since your symptoms seem to have disappeared. Depending on his or her judgment, your doctor may still suggest a urine test to confirm the presence or absence of bacteria in your urine