Menstrual Blood Clots

 



During your period it is normal for menstruating females to pass blood clots but not a lot of women understand why. These clots are a mixture of blood and tissue that is shredded from the uterus lining.

The amount and the size of a female’s menstrual blood clots can vary depending on her diet and lifestyle choices. According to Cristiana Sandor, CEO of Stetho Health Systems ,“Women are as diverse as our world, and the more we reflect on them the better we can understand their needs.” Not every menstruating woman has the same cycle, and one woman may experience different size menstrual clots than another.

Menstrual blood clots form to help the body from losing too much blood. These clots are natural, and usually appear when a woman has a heavy flow. These blood clots are typically bright red as they are passed quickly and do not have time to oxidize. If you are passing clots that are dark in color it can be due to passing clots that are made of old blood. Blood clots that are darker in color are usually passed during the first days of a woman’s period. Though menstrual blood clots are normal and naturally produced by the body they can also indicate health concerns.

It is best to seek medical attention if you have clots that:

· Are larger than a quarter

· Are frequent

· Cause you pain

· Occur with abnormally heavy menstrual flow

Abnormal menstrual clots can also be due to conditions such as:

· Uterine fibroids

· Endometriosis

· Adenomyosis

· Enlarged uterus

If you believe you have abnormal menstrual blood clots, it is best to always consult your doctor for answers.

In -Summary:

Everyday menstruating women pass menstrual blood clots without knowing why and if they are normal. Though they are normal and harmless women need to know the signs of having abnormal blood clots so they can seek the proper treatment and care. Passing abnormal clots can be because of health conditions that they may not know they are living with.

Women must learn about their bodies and educate themselves on different menstrual conditions that are not discussed every day because of stigmas and taboos formed around menstruation. Nobody knows their body better than yourself so be cautious of the changes that occur to it and if you have any questions or concerns about the change always seek medical advice.

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