Period Blood Clots

A woman shouldn’t panic if she experiences period blood clots from time to time. Many women will have blood clots during menopause.

Most people’s blood clots because it is the natural way that the body keeps itself from bleeding too much or bleeding to death. If the blood isn’t clotting there will be something wrong.

The occasional blood clot should be nothing to worry about for a healthy woman. Indeed it is the opposite symptom of blood clots that is usually a sign of trouble namely heavy bloody. This can be a symptom of a wide variety of problems some of which could require medical care.

Signs of Period Blood Clots

The usual sign of period clots is darker and heavier blood during menstruation. The clots themselves will usually be dark or bright red in color. Generally the woman will only see the clots during the heaviest days of bleeding.

Having a lot of clots can be a sign that you are bleeding more than usual because the body is creating more clots to try and stop the bleeding. If the blood is being expelled quickly there could not be enough time for clots to form which can be a symptom of excessive bleeding.

If a woman is experiencing a lot of bleeding this could be a sign that something is wrong. At such times it is often a good idea to see a doctor because excessive bleeding can be a sign of a number of very serious health problems.

A temporary thick of blood that stops quickly shouldn’t be a problem. The major symptom to watch for is thick blood discharge that doesn’t stop that is usually a sign of a problem.

Causes of Menstrual Bleeding

Miscarriage sometimes bleeding occurs because a short term pregnancy has ended. If a woman is trying to get pregnant and suddenly has a lot of bleeding she might consult her doctor. The same would go for a woman is sexually active and not using birth control or a woman who thinks her method of birth control isn’t working.

Fibroids or small non cancerous tumors in the uterus can cause menstrual bleeding. These aren’t signs of cancer but they can be a problem Fortunately, your doctor should be able to remove them before they become a serious problem.

A big causes of changes in menstruation is hormonal changes. Any change in hormones can lead to menstrual changes. Menopause, thyroid problems, hormone problems, and changes in birth control can all affect menstruation.

Even a large weight change can affect menstruation. Many women don’t realize it but loosing or gaining a lot of weight can affect a woman’s hormones.

Problems in the uterus such as obstructions, tears, or strains can also cause excessive bleeding. If left untreated, these can lead to serious problems such as infections that could reduce a woman’s chances of being able to have children. Such problems can often be corrected with surgery.