Every month when I get my period I pass a large amount of chunky blood clots. I realize that some is normal... but they are often about the size of my pinky finger... sometimes a little bigger, and happen constantly. And the pain is excruciating... any ideas what this could be?
2006-11-20 00:43:18 · 10 answers · asked by astoriamommy 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am 26... does my age really have something to do with the clottiness of my period?
2006-11-20 00:59:06 · update #1
One in five women experience heavy bleeding with blood clots. You really need to keep your ob/gyn in the loop with your condition so they can properly treat you. The condition you are describing sounds like Menorrhagia and depending on what your plans are for children etc. dictates treatment options. Your doctor will also monitor you to ensure you do not become iron deficient anemic. Bottom line, get your ob/gyn involved in your treatment!
2006-11-20 00:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kwk2lrn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding if you're having to change pads or tampons more often than every one or two hours, or having a period that lasts over seven days. Menstruation is often irregular or heavy during these times because, depending on hormonal levels, the ovaries may or may not release an egg. Another common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding is fibroid tumours. Other causes of excessive bleeding that your doctor should consider include: cervical or endometrial polyps, lupus, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), cervical cancer, endometrial cancer. Women using intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control, may also experience excessive or prolonged periods. If you experience menorrhagia while using an IUD, the IUD should be removed and replaced with an alternative birth control method. Usually detected soon after menstruation begins, platelet disorders are the most common blood disorder which causes excessive bleeding; the most common platelet disorder is von Willebrand's disease. Women with von Willebrand's disease commonly will experience not only heavy menstrual bleeding, but nosebleeds, easy bruising, and blood in the stool. As in all cases when detailed medical information is required, you would be advised to consult your doctor or gynaecologist. Hope this helps Matador 89
2016-03-29 02:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like cyst problems. I've had problems with this since I was 12!!! Even a couple surgeries because of them rupturing. After my first child they seemed to get even worst, and the dr said it was normal and there was a BC they could give my to help, nothing worked.
I went to a health food store talked to the owner, and she said women who have these problems it is often because of iron deficiency. I started taking the mineral MAGNESIUM CALCIUM, like a miracle for me. no more fetal positions w/ horrid pains, no more 7 or more day periods, and no more clots! You can try it and see if it helps. Hope it does I know how bad it is.
2006-11-20 01:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by mikeyswifeyof4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely normal to pass blood clots of all sizes, it's just the inner walls of your womb shedding. Sometimes the body is incapable of making them into smaller more manageable sizes. However, if the pain is very bad, which is not normal, I would suggest seeing a gynocologist, just to be sure that it's all normal.
xx.
2006-11-20 00:56:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say hold old you are. My periods tend to get worse with more clotting the older I get. My Dr said I was perfectly fine. You need to see your Dr to see if there is something causing yours. I now have an IUD and don't have to worry about any of that.
2006-11-20 00:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some clots are normal..... but everyone's body is different... see you doc to make sure........Yes your age has alot to do with it..... if you were a teenager the it could be your body's still developing......if you were in your 50s your body could be preparing it self for menopause
2006-11-20 01:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by DEBBY'S BABY 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do that pass big blood colts . I take medican to help with the plain and try to walk around as much as i can .
2006-11-20 01:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by Kat J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call and make an appointment with your GYN to make sure all is ok
2006-11-20 00:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by truthwalker7 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
see a FEMALE gyno doc
2006-11-20 01:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really should see your gynecologist. and there is no such thing as NORMAL blood clots.
2006-11-20 01:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by iwearpink4life 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋