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Question

Ok girls, I need some help here, I am having trouble with lumpy periods, there is a lot of liver type stuff coming out, and I am feeling drained and its very painful, I know the lumpy stuff is common, but its getting worse, any advice, by the way can anyone tell me the proper term for this condition?

Answer 1

I've never had endemetriosis, or anything like that - and during nearly 25 years of menstruation I've always passed clots - some big, some small.

It is perfectly normal for women to do this and most do. The only time it isn't a good sign is in the weeks following childbirth.

But like everyone else suggests, if you're worried see your doctor - for reassurance if nothing else.

Answer 2

The term for the condition is – menstruation – those lump type things are pieces of your uterus lining, and as you are already aware these are perfectly normal. These are not blood clots as many people believe, menstrual blood is different from venous blood in that it has fewer Platelets meaning that it does not clot that way.

If there is more menstrual flow coming from the vagina, and so through the uterus then this is going to cause more menstrual cramps as your body has to work harder to push the menstrual material out, it is a little later to prevent cramps – of course it might be an idea to prevent cramps next month – but you can certainly ease the pain with simple methods such as taking raspberry leaf tea, cell salts, and so on.

As for feeling drained, if you are loosing a lot of blood then this stands to reason, increase your food intake for foods rich in iron or take iron supliments - obviously avoid foods that are going to make cramping worse like sugars or curries.

Answer 3

The lumpy stuff you are describing is clots of blood and unfertilised eggs most likely. some women suffer from extremely heavy periods. Which will make you feel tired and drained and in pain from cramps. However i would go and talk to gp about this as they may want to test you for endometriosis which is a thickening of the lining of the womb and can also cause heavy painful periods your gp can prescribe something for this.Try looking on www.theendoclub.com for more explanation but plz see gp.

Answer 4

It's normal, don't worry...


The "lumps" are your uteran wall. Your uteran wall is made up of a lining of blood. When it's shed, sometimes some areas shed more easily than others. The thicker, more dense areas come out as a jelly-like substance.


As for being drained and painful? That's normal. The joys of periods, right?


What you might want to try is some Tylenol. It will ease the pain. Also, go work out. Sounds crazy, right? But it makes your period easier. The more you work out, the greater the intake of oxygen, which circulates through your blood. It will make your period more comfortable, and you'll feel it less. :)


Good luck.

Answer 5

I think you could have a medical condition that is certainly affecting your periods. Have they always been "difficult" or painful, have you always felt "drained" or more so recently?

I personally suufer from soemthing called endometriosis, you may have heard of it (check out www.endo.org for more). It affects one in ten women and takes a LONG time to be diagnosed (often it is misdiagnosed!) Suffers like myself are often in pain and feel drained, but we shouldnt assume this is definitely what you have. Fibroids or some other condition may be affecting you, only a health specialist can help you get to the root of the problem for sure. Sounds obvious, but please try and find a friendly woman doctor in your local area (if this isnt your current GP!). I believe its best to investigate sooner rather than later - it could actually be nothing and out your mind at rest.

Answer 6

i get stringy stuff that actually hangs down into the toilet water its so stringy and jelly like. the clots (old blood) are normal and most women have them with heavier periods. if you bleed heavily you might become anaemic so could use iron tablets to help you feel less drained and tired (aneamia sucks big time and is under-rated as a debilitating illness). go see the doc to get a iron level count. but my advice is if your body starts to do something it didn't before, then I would go and get checked out, coz although it might be a normal level for someone else, you know what feels right and what feels wrong and if you're worried - get it checked out girl!

i'm not at all freaked out by this question - I love the gore!

Answer 7

Depends on your age, contraceptive history and risk of pregnancy. This is a sign of very heavy bleeding and depending on the circumstances could be 1) an incomplete miscarriage 2) a sign of a new growth either benign or malignant. I'm sure your common sense tells you what to do but , in case you dont have any , the obvious thing to do is see your GP, and pdq! Endometriosis is a possibility but pretty low on the list and the earlier answers saying it is either normal or your nerves must have been sent by congenital anencephalics ! P.S. Its called medically "Bleeding to Death"

Answer 8

Honey I had endometriosis and it sounds familiar.. I am not saying for a fact because it can be many things from a heavy crampy period to an s.t.d or just a vaginal/uti .If the pain is increasing each month then you should definately get checked for endometriosis. If you do have it don't freak it's not life threatening however it does get PAINFUL!! And birth control will help! So go to your doc/health dept. to at least get B.C and get a Pap!! Even @ your age Pap tests aare good to have regularly! Good Luck!!!

Answer 9

Uterine fibroids are usually not dangerous, but can cause immense discomfort and lead to complications like anemia from heavy blood loss. In rare cases, they may cause complications that affect pregnancy.

In cases where there are no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, proper diagnosis and treatment may be required if your symptoms are severe or causing complications. Along with conventional treatment, you can try some natural home remedies. Read here https://tr.im/34n1k

Answer 10

Are you talking about blood clots?? It kind of looks like jelly. I always have little blood clots on my period but nothing large or painful. I would think you should go to your doctor if it is becoming painful.