Menstruation is normal. But if clots come out during menstruation, then this can alarm a woman and even scare her. Is this phenomenon normal? Let's figure it out!
How is this happening?
Throughout the entire menstrual cycle, an egg matures in the follicle, and the uterus prepares for pregnancy: the endometrium, which lines the cavity of this organ, thickens and prepares to receive the ovum. But if conception does not occur, then this layer, along with the unused egg, comes out.
Discharge can vary and change color and consistency throughout your period. At first they are bright scarlet, then they can turn brown. As for viscosity, normally clotting is low, but if the bleeding is heavy, then coagulated clots will come out during menstruation. The reasons for this phenomenon may be different, some of them are quite serious.
Possible causes
What can affect the consistency of the discharge? What are the reasons for clots during menstruation? Let's list the main ones.
- Endometriosis. This disease is characterized by the growth of the endometrium. Because of this, the uterus becomes much larger than it should be, the structure of its tissues changes, it becomes as if tense (due to hyperplasia of muscle fibers). In this condition, clots come out during menstruation, menstruation becomes painful and profuse, blood can be released in the middle of the cycle.
- Uterine fibroids is a benign neoplasm that depends on the activity of hormones. In this case, the uterus becomes loose and enlarged, the endometrium thickens, because of this, the cycle is disrupted, the discharge becomes abundant and thick.
- Polyps are growths in the uterine cavity, which can also affect the consistency and amount of menstrual blood.
- Pathologies of the structure of the uterus. If there is a bend, septum and other anomalies, then the processes that usually occur during menstruation are disturbed. In women with such defects, clots come out during menstruation, the discharge becomes abundant and intermittent (can begin and stop).
- What else affects menstrual flow? What causes clots to come out during menstruation? The reasons may lie in problems with blood clotting. So, special enzymes, called anticoagulants, are designed to thin the blood. But if their number is reduced or they cannot perform their function, then blood clots and clots can form.
What to do?
How to be? Who to contact if a clot came out during menstruation? First of all, a woman shouldgo to the gynecologist. He will prescribe an ultrasound scan, as well as blood tests for hormones. All the diseases listed in the article are successfully treated with hormonal and other drugs. If everything is in order with the reproductive system, then you should consult a therapist to check blood clotting. In case of problems, he will prescribe anticoagulant drugs.
Remember that your he alth is in your hands! Contact your doctor in time if you find alarming symptoms.
