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Clots during your period are mostly natural. However, when clots occur frequently during the period and are accompanied by profuse bleeding and pain, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist, as these may be symptoms of serious ailments, for example endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
Since menstrual bleeding is nothing more than a monthly shedding of the epithelium, clots during your period are nothing but a concern and occur in most women.
Clots during the period – causes
Menstruation is an individual matter for every woman. Bleeding may vary in length, intensity, profusion, and pain level. Clots during your period are a natural symptom and may appear even monthly. The problem begins when the period lasts, for example, a week, the bleeding is heavy, and this condition persists for the duration of the menstrual period. A disturbing symptom may also be severe pain in the lower abdomen, which can only be muted by painkillers.
However, if the pain is too bothersome, it is worth seeking specialist help. Due to the difficult access to in-patient visits, we encourage you to make a convenient and safe online visit, during which you will be able to discuss your complaints with the gynecologist.
What factors can cause clots during your period? One of the most common is hormonal disorders that may appear in young women who are just starting to menstruate and in women who have recently given birth. In such situations, the symptom disappears as soon as the hormone levels are regulated. Clots during your period are a common symptom in women whose periods are very heavy and long. Then, there is a deficiency of iron, which in turn disrupts the production of the anticoagulant responsible for the lack of blood clotting during menstruation, which promotes faster cleansing of the body from it. With excessive and prolonged bleeding, the anticoagulant is used up faster, which causes clots to appear during your period.
Another cause may be endometriosis, one of the symptoms of which is blood clots during your period. The characteristic symptoms of endometriosis also include: pain during intercourse, constant fatigue, profuse bleeding. Clots during your period are also the result of uterine polyps that cause mucosal hypertrophy. In most cases, polyps do not pose a threat to the health and life of the patient, a hormone treatment is used, the task of which should be to reduce the amount of estrogens. There are cases where the hormone treatment does not bring the intended effects, the patient still has bothersome symptoms, including clots during the period, then the gynecologist decides to undergo endoscopic surgery or curettage. Very often, clots during your period are a symptom of uterine fibroids, also known as fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that rarely become malignant. The cause of the appearance of fibroids is too high levels of estrogen. Uterine fibroids not only cause clots during the period, but also heavy menstrual bleeding, pressure on the anus and bladder, pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes pain in the lower spine, and uterine cramps and pain may appear. Myomas that are smaller and do not cause serious discomfort are observed and treated with medication, and large fibroids can be curettage, but there are also cases where the uterus is amputated due to fibroids.
Clots during your period may be present without any other symptoms, but if you are concerned about a woman, she should have an appointment for a manual gynecological examination and ultrasound. Gynecological ultrasound can be purchased at a private medical facility Arkmedic. The examination will allow you to check the condition of the reproductive organs, ovaries, cervix and uterus, and Douglas sinus.
During menstruation, the sense of comfort can be ensured by the appropriate selection of hygiene products. Instead of tampons and traditional pads, try also reusable products made of hypoallergenic material that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi.
They will work, among others menstrual cups, e.g .:
- Perfect Cup – a set of menstrual cups in two sizes,
- FunCup – a set of menstrual cups in two sizes,
which you can buy on Medonet Market. In addition, you can order reusable sanitary pads and panty liners at an affordable price.