However, the exact description of the pain varies: in some cases, it’s a dull ache, but for others, it’s more like an intense pressure.
The bottom line: Vaginal pain is, in most cases, normal, and you might be surprised to know that it doesn’t only happen during the third trimester.
The Causes of Vaginal Pressure During Pregnancy
Vaginal pain during the third trimester normally happens because of the pressure of the growing baby in the uterus. But as we’ve mentioned earlier, it may also happen in the early stages of pregnancy.
Below are the most common reasons why vaginal pain or pressure occurs.
The Effects of Relaxin
From the name itself, the hormone relaxin, which is produced by the placenta and ovaries, helps relax the muscles in preparation for childbirth.
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