Discharge during menstruation that looks like liver or meat: photo. Why do large blood clots come out during menstruation?

The menstrual cycle is a systematic process in the body of women of reproductive age, controlled by hormones (mainly progesterone and estrogen), having a certain cyclicity and aimed at conceiving a child. In healthy women, the regulative (menstrual) cycle can range from 28 to 32 days, but minor deviations from this range are not considered pathology unless they are accompanied by painful symptoms or any disorders. On the first day of the cycle, menstrual blood is released from the woman’s vaginal tract, which, in addition to the blood itself, also contains enzymes that act as anticoagulants, mucus, particles of the epithelial layer and dead vaginal cells.

In some cases, a woman may notice that blood comes out of the vagina with blood clots, which in appearance resemble pieces of the placenta. Such a symptom can be a manifestation of very serious diseases that require complex and urgent treatment (and sometimes surgical intervention), or a physiological norm, so it is important to be able to distinguish normal discharge from pathological signs.

Menstrual blood has a rather complex chemical composition, the basis of which is glandular fibers and secretory fluid produced by the glands of the vagina and cervix. Clots can form when there are a large number of endometrial cells - an epithelial layer with a mucous structure that lines the uterine walls from the inside and is necessary for the successful implantation of a diploid fertilized cell (zygote). Starting from the middle of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium changes its density and structure, becomes looser and thickens. If the amount of female sex hormones exceeds the required physiological threshold, during menstruation the endometrium may prematurely coagulate in the uterine cavity and form clots.

Thickening of menstrual fluid can also occur with insufficient activity of anticoagulation enzymes, as well as in cases where a woman leads an insufficiently active lifestyle, which contributes to stagnation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs. This situation is typical for women who hold office positions, are overweight, which limits mobility, or suffer from chronic disorders of the endocrine system. For the same reason, blood clots during menstruation can be observed in women who have undergone surgery or injury and are temporarily limited in movement.

Important! Bad habits (nicotine and alcohol addiction, use of narcotic and toxic substances) can also contribute to increased blood clotting due to changes in its chemical composition and neutralization of enzymes that regulate the consistency of menstrual fluid.

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Diseases of the uterus are the main cause of intrauterine blood clotting

Diseases of the uterus are the largest group of gynecological pathologies. Almost always, disturbances in the functioning of the organ are accompanied by changes in hormonal levels, therefore, in addition to standard diagnostic methods, a woman can undergo diagnostic curettage using a curette (a more gentle method is vacuum aspiration), followed by a histological examination of the collected material in order to determine the hormonal levels and exclude tumor processes.

The most common pathology of the uterus, various forms of which are diagnosed in every fifth woman aged 20 to 50 years, is uterine fibroids. Fibroids are formed by cells of the myometrium (the muscular layer of the uterus), can have a diffuse or nodular form and occur without any symptoms for several years. Myoma is a benign tumor, so in most cases, doctors choose a wait-and-see approach with careful monitoring of the patient and monitoring of changes in the myomatous nodes.

The symptoms of this type of tumor are quite sparse and may include the following signs:

increased nagging pain a few days before the onset of menstruation and during menstruation;
exceeding the physiological norm of secreted menstrual fluid (a volume of 50 to 80-100 ml is considered normal);
blood clots during menstruation;
increase in basal temperature.

Another reason related to the functioning of the uterus and that can cause premature blood clotting is congenital malformations of the uterus. They are formed during the period of intrauterine growth and development, most often caused by a genetic factor, but in some cases they can be a complication of inhalation or consumption of toxic products. Most often, girls and young women experience a bending of the uterus, which in 90% of cases leads to the inability to bear a child while maintaining the full scope of reproductive functions, as well as an intrauterine septum, a defect often associated with abnormal development of the renal system.

With these defects, the free exit of blood from the body of the uterus is difficult, which leads to its stagnation and the formation of small clots. Treatment of these defects is carried out only in foreign clinics, but is not accessible to most middle-class women due to the very high cost.

Pathologies associated with conception and pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is a serious pathology that can lead to heavy bleeding and the development of a generalized inflammatory process. It can develop even in absolutely healthy women, but the main risk group includes patients suffering from obesity, diabetes mellitus, and those with a history of abortions or miscarriages.

In the early stages, intrauterine pregnancy is no different from normal pregnancy: the woman also experiences all the manifestations of toxicosis, her mammary glands enlarge, and the pregnancy test shows a positive result. When the gestation period reaches 4-6 weeks, symptoms and signs begin to appear, and if they appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. These include:

bleeding mixed with blood clots;
acute, sharp, severe nagging pain in the lower abdomen;
temperature rise to 38.5° and above;
vomit.

Pay attention! The appearance of blood clots in pregnant women is a very dangerous clinical symptom, which almost always indicates the onset of a miscarriage. Clots after childbirth are considered normal, but women with similar symptoms should be under the supervision of a specialist, since blood clots may be parts of the baby's placenta. Normally, such discharge should not last longer than 30 days, and should not be accompanied by severe pain or high fever.

Blood clots after insertion of an intrauterine device

An intrauterine device is a type of hormonal contraceptive that is placed inside the uterus around its cervix and is made of copper or plastic. Despite the fact that installation of the product is not a traumatic procedure, minor bleeding may occur after installation, which normally resolves within 3-5 days. If this does not happen, the bleeding becomes profuse, and during menstruation blood clots begin to be released from the vaginal tract, the coil should be removed.

It is also necessary to remove the product if side effects occur: itching, burning, headaches, skin rashes and other symptoms described in the instructions for use. Such women should consult a gynecologist about more appropriate methods of contraception.

Endometrial diseases

The endometrium is a functional uterine layer that regulates the synthesis of hormones necessary for the onset and maintenance of pregnancy, as well as the growth of fetal development. Endometrial diseases belong to diseases of the uterus, but experts classify them as a separate group. The most typical for this clinical picture (blood clots during menstruation) are endometriosis and endometrial hyperplasia. Both pathologies represent an abnormal proliferation of cells and layers of the endometrium, but with endometriosis they can extend beyond the uterus and reach other organs, including the uterine appendages.

If the endometrial tissue becomes inflamed, the woman is diagnosed with endometritis. The disease is dangerous due to the rapid growth of pathogenic flora inside the uterus and the spread of infection to other pelvic organs. The symptoms of any endometrial pathology are almost always the same and include the following signs:

intense pain in the lower abdomen with transition to the side walls (with ovarian endometriosis);
heavy periods (menorrhagia) lasting more than 1 week;
intermenstrual bleeding with blood clots;
insufficient secretion of vaginal lubrication and resulting discomfort during intimacy;
difficulty conceiving.

Treatment of endometrial diseases

Treatment of endometrial pathologies includes diagnostic curettage of the uterus, as well as taking medications used in standard treatment regimens. They cannot be used without a doctor’s prescription, as there may be individual contraindications.

Group of drugs	What medications should I take?	Image
Antispasmodics to relax the muscles of the uterus, eliminate spasms and pain	"Drotaverine" "Papaverine" (mainly rectally)
Oral contraceptives with varying levels of estrogen and progesterone to correct hormonal levels	"Chloe" "Janine" "Diane-35"
Anti-inflammatory drugs (for endometritis)	"Ibufen" "Ketorolac"
Antibiotics and antimicrobials to prevent complications and secondary infections	"Amoxicillin" "Tetracycline" "Cefazolin" (for severe cases)
Iron supplements for heavy blood loss for the prevention and treatment of anemia	"Ferrum Lek"

If a woman’s health is good, but her periods are still accompanied by the release of clots, it is necessary to take tests for blood clotting, and also determine the level of B vitamins in the body. With their excess, blood clotting ability increases, which increases the risk of thrombosis of the uterine veins, so this condition also requires drug correction. A large number of vitamins of this group are found in rye and peeled flour, whole grains, legumes, as well as liver, eggs and many vegetables and fruits.

If a woman consumes a sufficient amount of these products, there is no need to additionally take vitamin complexes, which include B vitamins - this negatively affects the consistency and viscosity of the menstrual fluid and promotes the formation of blood clots.

A regular menstrual cycle is the key to the health of every woman, but sometimes during absolutely normal periods unusual discharge is observed, which frightens many. These include the appearance of blood clots. They usually come out in chunks and are very disturbing to women. Usually, if you experience meat-like symptoms, you should seek medical help. Sometimes the cause of such discharge is an inflammatory process in the body or gynecological diseases.

Approximately one in three women experience discharge in the form of large pieces of blood during menstruation. They can be divided into two groups, the first of which is normal and is not accompanied by other dangerous symptoms. The second type appears due to the presence of a gynecological disease in the body.

Throughout the menstrual cycle, the inner lining of the uterus gradually becomes thicker, thus preparing for possible fertilization. If pregnancy does not occur, the endometrial layer, along with the blood, is torn off and comes out of the vagina, sometimes in the form of pieces of exfoliated endometrium, which is not a pathology.

Menstrual blood has a dark red color and a characteristic odor. Usually there are no clots present, but some women report the appearance of small pieces of blood as a monthly occurrence.

They appear when the enzymes responsible for its coagulation cannot cope with heavy discharge, so it can coagulate directly into the vagina. For this reason, pieces that look like meat come out, but in fact it is just coagulated blood. When a clot comes out of the vagina, like skin or tissue, it may just be separated endometrium.

Main symptoms

Despite the fact that discharge in the form of clots is considered normal, in most cases you need to consult a gynecologist about this. You should urgently seek medical help in the following cases:

the size of the isolated pieces is more than 3 cm;
simultaneously with the clots, the woman’s temperature rises;
weakness;
pain in the abdomen.

If during menstruation a clot comes out simultaneously with other symptoms, a pathological process may develop in the body.

Pathological changes

When a woman's periods are usually long and heavy, there is no need to worry about this. But there are other reasons for the appearance of atypical discharge.

The enzymatic system is responsible for the normal process of blood clotting in women, failures in which lead to the appearance of small clots, which changes the nature of the discharge. They contain particles that did not have time to coagulate in time. If a woman's blood clots too quickly, a clot will certainly appear during her period.

A lack of enzymes most often leads to poor coagulation and the release of meat-like pieces. Such discharge also occurs with anemia in women. If you experience weakness or high fever at the same time as clots, you should not postpone your visit to the doctor.

Presence of an intrauterine device

The intrauterine device, which is used to protect against unwanted pregnancy, also often causes bleeding in the form of pieces. After its installation, menstruation changes slightly. Clots appear due to the fact that a foreign body in the form of a spiral does not always take root well in the female body, as well as due to the rejection of a fertilized egg.

Almost always, when installing the IUD, the color, character and consistency of menstrual blood changes. A large piece also comes out due to the septum on the cervix, when the spiral does not allow the egg to attach to the walls of the uterus, and it comes out of the vagina in the form of bloody pieces. In this case, a large clot will appear every time during menstruation.

Adhesive processes

Changes in the structure of the uterine wall lead to the formation of adhesions. The uterine cavity is affected by the adhesive process and because of this, the normal menstrual cycle is disrupted. Menstruation can be quite scanty, but with the presence of clots, the size and number of which depend on the degree of development of adhesions.

Without treatment, adhesive formations often result in the absence of menstruation and infertility, so it is necessary to consult a specialist for any changes in menstrual blood.

Endometrial polyposis

When endometrial cells grow locally, polyps form. Because of them, a large clot may appear during menstruation. Endometrial polyposis is characterized by severe cutting pain. True, clots can come out at almost any time during the menstrual cycle. Discharge during polyposis increases, but its nature depends on the size of the polyps, which can separate and come out of the vagina as a clot.

Childbirth as a cause of clots

Women who have just given birth have no reason to worry, for whom heavy periods with pieces of blood are the norm. Childbirth is a complex process, which is why the female body requires a lot of effort to recover after it. After the birth of a child, excess epithelium comes out of the uterus along with blood discharge in order to best clean its cavity.

During childbirth, the uterus participates in the process of the birth of a child. It contracts intensely, and after the newborn comes the placenta. But blood clots still remain in the cavity of the female organ and then come out along with menstruation. Such discharge should not bother a woman unless it is accompanied by a rise in temperature and poor health.

Termination of pregnancy

Sometimes the discharge of pieces of blood or tissue can mean termination of pregnancy. Spontaneous abortion or medical intervention leads to discharge of this kind.

Abortion

After an artificial termination of pregnancy, women will always have within ten days. In general, this is a normal phenomenon, because the body needs to cleanse itself of excess clots in the uterine cavity. Such discharge is not considered menstruation, but a kind of body response to stress after an abortion. Their duration depends on the individual health characteristics of the woman.

The color and size of bloody discharge plays an important role in this process. Very large pieces of blood, pain in the abdomen, and fever should be a reason to immediately consult a doctor. The type and amount of blood released depends on the type of abortion. During medical termination of pregnancy, heavy bleeding is observed only in the first days after taking the drugs, and then they become spotting.

Vacuum and surgical abortion are characterized by copious discharge. The presence of any additional symptoms at the same time can be life-threatening for a woman.

Miscarriages

A large blood clot in some cases means miscarriage in early pregnancy. Another characteristic sign of a miscarriage is the appearance of gray mucus with a yellow tint. Conception is interrupted for various reasons when the fertilized egg is not accepted by the body.

Clots during menstruation periodically occur in the vast majority of women. Some of their manifestations do not cause any concern and are the norm for menstruation.

But there are times when the appearance and consistency of clots are alarming, especially if heavy and thick discharge is accompanied by pain symptoms. In this case, their appearance indicates a sign of a violation in the woman’s health.

Blood clots come out during menstruation

Since ancient times, women have been interested in everything related to the function of childbirth, and any unusual sensations caused anxiety and excitement: is everything okay?
This is still the case today; women are very careful and careful about their bodies, and they cannot help but worry about such a phenomenon as the presence of blood clots during menstruation.

Causes of clot formation

To understand the reason for this phenomenon, it is necessary to have at least a basic understanding of how the uterus is anatomically structured.
The uterus, a hollow muscular organ in which the fetus develops during pregnancy, consists of three layers: the endometrium - the layer lining the uterus from the inside, the myometrium - the muscular layer itself, and the perimeter - the membrane that covers the uterus.

During the menstrual cycle, the endometrium thickens and loosens, which is ready to receive a fertilized egg. And if pregnancy does not occur, then, as one of the scientists poetically put it, “the uterus cries bloody tears,” that is, the endometrium is rejected, accompanied by bleeding. During menstruation, a woman's body loses about a glass of blood. The discharge lasts from 3 to 5 days and its color varies from bright red, dark cherry or brownish and has a specific odor. With heavy discharge, clots ranging in size from 3 mm to 3 cm usually appear, which indicates that the enzymatic system responsible for blood clotting is not coping with its task, and the blood partially coagulates in the vagina. Therefore, most often there is no reason to worry.

If during menstruation clots appear that look like “liver, meat”, have an unpleasant odor, and at the same time you experience a feeling of extreme fatigue, then these may be signs of a serious pathology of the whole body, including the reproductive system - you need to undergo a TVUS and consult a gynecologist . If the clot is dense, oblong and you are sexually active, it may be a miscarriage.

The cause of clots during menstruation is also a miscarriage in early pregnancy, when it is still very difficult to determine. In this case, their color should be gray or slightly yellow. This is a fertilized egg that the body has rejected.

In what cases should you consult a doctor?

1. If, in addition to heavy periods with blood clots, you feel general malaise, dizziness, decreased performance, and have pale skin, then you should think about the need to take a blood test and seek medical help. Most likely you have iron deficiency anemia. You should not self-medicate. Iron supplements adequately prescribed by a doctor will cope with the disease in 1-2 months.

2. If you are thinking about having a baby, you stop using birth control, and during your menstrual cycle you experience yellowish-gray bleeding with clots - this may indicate a miscarriage, rejection of the fertilized egg, that is, a miscarriage. In this case, it is also advisable to consult a doctor.

3. Normally, periods occur regularly, last 3-5 days, are moderately painful and moderately heavy. In this case, the appearance of clots is not a cause for concern. But if you are concerned about heavy bleeding with clots and severe pain, then you should consult a gynecologist, get tested and have an ultrasound, because this may indicate hormonal disorders, an inflammatory process, or the presence of a serious disease - endometriosis.

4. Blood clots can be observed in the menstrual discharge of women who are protected from unwanted pregnancy by means of an intrauterine device; they are part of a fertilized egg that leaves the uterine cavity during bleeding.

5. Bend of the uterus, an excess of B vitamins, increased thrombus formation can also cause the appearance of heavy menstrual flow with clots.

6. Heavy menstruation with clots can be observed in women in the postpartum period. This indicates a pathology such as incomplete rejection of the placenta or poor uterine contractions. In any case, you need to see a doctor and receive treatment.

Conclusions

The appearance of blood clots during menstruation can be caused by any reason, even an increase in body temperature due to colds, but if this worries you, then you need to consult a doctor, do tests and an ultrasound, which will help to exclude or, conversely, identify disorders, get recommendations , treatment, as well as answers to all questions.

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Liver-like clots present during menstruation are not always a sign of pathology. They are possible in adolescents, after curettage, and also when using an intrauterine device.

Why do liver-like clots appear in menstrual flow?

Any lady should have an idea of what normal menstruation is like: what is its duration and how much blood is released during each cycle. However, when something similar to the liver is suddenly discovered, does this fit within the norm? A huge number of factors can provoke heavy discharge throughout the critical days. These can be harmless phenomena or a serious pathology, for example, a systemic disease, cancer pathology, or the threat of miscarriage. Blood clots can occur in the fair sex at any age, but where is the line separating an anomaly from the norm?

Clots that appear during menstruation, similar to the liver, often plunge the fair sex into horror. Some of them even assume that this is how parts of certain organs come out of their body. However, this is complete absurdity. Dark red in consistency, reminiscent of jelly, of various sizes (from 2 mm to 5-7 cm) clots are coagulated venous blood with probable particles of rejected endometrium or fertilized egg during a miscarriage.

During puberty

It is believed that on average it takes girls 2-3 years to establish a normal menstrual cycle. At this time, menstruation occurs at varying, sometimes very long intervals, and yet this is not a deviation. In addition, the girl's developing body responds sensitively to changes in the family atmosphere, as well as to the environment at school. Stress or other emotional tension negatively affects the condition of a teenage girl.

Quite often in such cases, the girl’s reproductive system reacts, and this manifests itself. Sometimes they experience an increase in the duration of menstruation to two weeks, or even more, and clots resembling pieces of liver are found. Often, these symptoms indicate a pathology of the girl’s body or an anomaly in the development of the reproductive organs.

Complications during pregnancy

Often, discharge with clots occurs in a woman during pregnancy. Sometimes a representative of the fair sex may not even be aware of her own condition. The threat of termination of pregnancy is often “masked” as menstruation. In these circumstances, clots are accompanied by other symptoms, for example, nagging, even cramp-like pain in the lower abdomen.

However, when the discharge is too intense, there is a high probability that the threat has already transformed into a miscarriage. Another situation in which a woman may detect clots in her discharge is an ectopic pregnancy. This happens infrequently, and the clots are usually medium-sized and dark brownish in color.

Endometrial pathology

Large, liver-like clots are often observed during menstruation in women who have crossed the thirty-year mark and in women who have entered into adulthood. A similar phenomenon is associated with the disease that forms against the background of parallel diseases. However, there are certain risk factors for its development:

overweight;
polycystic ovary syndrome;
irregular menstruation;
diabetes and thyroid diseases.

Irregularity of menstruation and unsystematic cleansing of the uterine cavity from the endometrium provokes its intensive development with the formation of polyps and variable structure (hyperplasia). Regarding excess weight, it should be remembered that fat is hormonally active. Its excess provokes an increase in the concentration of estrogen, but they directly affect the growth of the endometrium.

In addition, endometrial pathology can also manifest itself as the formation of polyps in the uterine cavity or various types of hyperplasia. The clinical picture in both cases is almost the same: intense, clotted menstruation, the duration of which may increase, as well as the appearance of spotting in the middle of the cycle.

Ovarian cysts

Often, during a preventive medical examination, enlarged ovaries are discovered, on which cyst-like neoplasms are also noted (during an ultrasound). Cysts can cause discomfort and even pain, particularly during sexual intercourse. In addition, they can affect a woman’s hormonal background, provoking an increase in phase II of the cycle. A similar problem manifests itself first in the form of a delay in menstruation, and then very heavy bleeding with clots during menstruation.

Anomaly of the uterus

When there is a deviation in the normal course of pregnancy, changes in the structure of the reproductive organs are sometimes noted. Sometimes the uterus takes on the shape of a saddle, may be bicornuate, or an atypical bend of its neck is observed. With such pathologies, it is quite likely that the organ will lose its normal contractility, and this entails increased menstrual bleeding, as well as the formation of clots.

Myoma

The presence of nodes in the uterus is often associated with disruptions in the processes of endometrial rejection, as well as with deformation of the organ itself. As a rule, this occurs with the development of large formations and in the case of submucous fibroids (located inside the organ). Under such circumstances, women often note not only the abundance of monthly discharge, but also the presence of clots in it, reminiscent of pieces of liver. Moreover, they can be quite large (up to 10 cm) and stand out at any time of the day.

Adenomyosis

Endometriosis is a lesion of the uterine wall and is almost always accompanied by pain, excessive bleeding and the presence of clots in the discharge. The reasons that provoke the pathology are still unclear. However, experts believe that “dropouts” of the endometrium are formed in the affected areas of tissue.

The walls of the uterus resemble a honeycomb filled with such lesions. As a result of this disease, the blood coagulation system suffers, and the contractile function of the organ is also impaired. The combination of these symptoms leads to a certain clinical picture.

Other Possible Causes

It should be noted that there are certain factors that can lead to an increase in the amount of blood released during menstruation, as well as the formation of clots. These include the following:

physical activity the day before or during menstruation;
infectious diseases that occur before or during menstruation.

However, these problems often appear in just one menstrual cycle and the picture returns to normal in the next month. But we should not forget about other probable causes of the phenomenon.

After childbirth

Please note that after natural childbirth and up to 10 days, discharge with clots may appear. Such clots come in completely different sizes, but significant volumes of discharge should make a woman wary and serve as a signal to see a doctor.

Due to curettage of the uterine cavity

Such procedures are usually performed during induced abortion or miscarriage in order to stop bleeding. The resulting clots are often associated with the accumulation of blood in the vaginal area, where it coagulates. As soon as the lady stands up, they come out.

Intrauterine device

Any intrauterine device contributes to an increase in the volume of menstrual blood and the formation of clots. Often, such phenomena are associated with the individual reaction of the female body to the spiral, excessive growth of the endometrium and poor contraction of the uterus due to the presence of a foreign body inside.

Poor blood clotting

Another important nuance is the fact that various thrombophilias of a hereditary or acquired nature may well affect the amount of blood loss during menstruation. Moreover, such pathological processes are quite capable of occurring asymptomatically.

Systemic pathologies

It has been established that pathological periods with clots occur in diseases of the thyroid gland. This is caused by hormonal imbalance. With this condition, pain is not excluded. In addition, similar symptoms are observed against the background of diabetes mellitus.

Reasons for an immediate visit to the doctor

Any woman should be wary when clots similar to liver come out during menstruation, in addition, if they are particularly large in size. In addition, the following symptoms should be of concern:

shortness of breath, lethargy, weakness and fatigue;
sharp and repulsive odor of discharge;
systematic;
blood loss exceeds 150-200 ml;
intense pain.

Diagnosis and treatment

The presence of the above symptoms indicates the need for treatment. It will completely depend on the reasons that provoked the phenomenon. Therapy can be conservative and surgical. In the first case, measures are taken to eliminate the factors causing bleeding and replenish iron reserves in the woman’s body.

During surgery, uterine fibroids and other formations, for example, pathological endometrium, are removed. However, in particularly difficult situations, removal of the uterus is not excluded. It is important to understand that a woman’s period should not be associated with discomfort or lead to changes in lifestyle. Moments like these are another reason to contact a specialist.

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If menstruation does not proceed as usual, a woman becomes anxious. Many have encountered the problem of blood clots during menstruation.

The reasons for this phenomenon can be different - from changes in lifestyle to the development of pathological conditions in the reproductive system of the female body.

Normally, every month an egg matures in a woman’s body and is capable of further fertilization. The reproductive organs begin to prepare for a possible pregnancy, the production of specific hormones occurs, and as a result, the inner layer of the uterus, the endometrium, thickens.

If conception does not occur, hormone production decreases. As a result, the blood supply to the tissues of the uterine cavity decreases and the endometrium begins to be rejected, which comes out through the genital tract. This is menstruation - a discharge that contains blood, particles of mucous tissue and the endometrium.

Blood clots during menstruation

If your period begins with blood clots, the reasons may be different, and this is not always a pathology. Normally, discharge during menstruation should not be liquid; its color and consistency are also different.

Particularly abundant blood clots during menstruation are observed when the body position changes, for example, when a woman gets up from a chair or rises from a lying position.

The reason is that in a stationary position, lying or sitting, blood stagnates in the uterus, which gradually coagulates. Therefore, menstruation comes with blood clots, which in this case cannot be called a pathology.

Nature has also provided for the behavior of a woman’s body during menstruation. During this period, special enzymes are produced that act as anticoagulants, that is, they stop the rapid clotting of blood.

However, enzymes are not able to quickly perform their function. Therefore, blood clots come out during menstruation, the reasons in this case are completely harmless.

Signs of pathology

We found out why blood clots come out during menstruation. But this phenomenon is not always the norm. In some cases, a woman should be wary, for example, when she sees blood clots during menstruation that look like liver.

The volume of discharge during menstruation is usually no more than 250 ml. If you have the following symptoms, a woman should definitely consult a doctor:

excessively heavy menstruation, turning into bleeding;
menstruation is accompanied by;
discharge comes out;
prolonged menstruation.

Reasons

Let's look at the main reasons why menstruation deviates from the norm:

Hyperplasia of the endometrium of the uterus. This disease is one of the most common causes of large pieces of clotted blood in monthly discharge. The condition can develop as a result of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Uterine fibroids. This is a benign tumor that results in... When the disease occurs, the discharge is often very copious and contains clots.
Hormonal imbalance. If there is a malfunction of the hormonal system, heavy menstruation is quite likely, sometimes.
Endometriosis. The endometrium grows further from the uterine cavity, moving to other organs. Menstruation is characterized by profuseness, irregularity, and the woman experiences severe pain.
Polyps. In this case, the tissue of the uterine cavity grows like polyps.
Navy. An intrauterine device, which is placed for contraception, can be perceived by the body as a foreign body. The resulting discharge contains pieces of clotted blood.
Curettage and childbirth. Within a month after childbirth or surgery, menstrual flow may be abnormal. Copious discharge with clots may be accompanied by fever. First of all, it is necessary to exclude the remains of fragments of the placenta in the uterus.
. This condition is characterized by copious discharge, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and fever.
Problems with clotting. In this situation, the blood begins to immediately clot in the uterine cavity, since the enzymes that prevent hemocoagulation do not act.
Taking medications for. If a woman self-medicates and takes pills or Norkolut during pregnancy, heavy periods may appear. The reason may be that the delay is not due to progesterone deficiency.
Inflammatory processes of the organs of the reproductive system.
Colds and acute respiratory viral infections.
Excessive amount of vitamin B in a woman’s body.

When is a visit to the doctor necessary?

If there are large clots in the discharge, a woman should go to the doctor. You should especially hurry if menstruation is accompanied by severe, unusual pain, and is also long-lasting and excessively heavy.

Situations when a visit to the gynecologist cannot be postponed:

duration of heavy menstruation for more than 7 days;
clots in the discharge are accompanied by an unpleasant odor;
periods cause severe pain;
a woman is planning a pregnancy; in this situation, discharge with clots may indicate a miscarriage.

Let's summarize the above. Blood clots during menstruation are normal if the woman does not feel any other changes in her well-being. However, if heavy bleeding contains large clots, has an unpleasant odor and is accompanied by severe pain, which has not happened before, this is a reason to consult a doctor without delay. The doctor will prescribe an examination to determine the reasons for the deviation from the norm.

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