they are bigger than a quarter.......what causes them to be soo big? any way to solve this?
2007-01-07 15:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's not unusual for women to see clots in their menstruation.
Menstrual clots point to the existence of fibroids, which are very common.
But if you have a lot of them, more than a cup a day or saturating those pads, again, over an hour, or you're starting to have symptoms of anemia or low iron like headache and dizziness, that's when you need to get a workup by your doctor.
Extreme symptoms could point to uterine cancer, menopause or thyroid irregularities. If you have extreme symptoms, it's very, very important to get that checked out by your gynecologist.
Solving it: speak with your doctor, usually birth control pills help
2007-01-07 19:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by nobodyuknow 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you always have that, it could be just heavy periods. You are shedding the lining of your uterus when you have a period. This is the blood and cells needed to nurture a new life, should you have occasion to need it. You are probably seeing larger pieces of this uterine lining as it is being shed. It is possible through the use of medication (usually birth control pills) to lighten your periods and you'd have less of the large "clots". If it really bothers you talk to your doctor about a solution.
If this is something new, you should contact your doctor, it could be a sign of a miscariage or other problem.
2007-01-07 15:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by mommy333 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to see your obgyn. Big clots would be a reason to ask questions and keep an eye on things. Bigger then a quater is too big. Is there pain and cramping ?? Heavy periods ARE NOT NORMAL. They normal mean something is going on or wrong. I thought the same thing too about blood clots and heavy periods, but I was wrong and I had PCOS, tumors and a cancer growth. Check with your doctor.
2007-01-07 15:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by feelingfroggy 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
If possible, you should try going on the pill. It makes most women's period lighter and reduces the clots. They are normal with a heavy period and you shouldn't be worried.
2007-01-07 15:27:42 · answer #4 · answered by duritzgirl4 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are not blood clots. When you menstruate, you are shedding the blood-filled lining of your uterus, not just blood. If you really think there is a problem talk to your doctor.
2007-01-07 15:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by ~Christine~ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I used to have the problem mostly because I wouldn't have a regular cycle, talk to you doctor but it could just be that you get a heavy period
2007-01-07 15:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by girl_in_vernon 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
.talk to your gynecologist about this you probably need a D and C. This procedure cleans out the uterine walls and gets rid of the problem in most cases. You may become anemic if you ignore the problem. It will also make you feel better and less tired.
2007-01-07 17:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by mother of Bridezilla 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I asked my doctor he said it was normal discharge from the breaking down of the egg. nothing to worry about unless you have severe bleeding and cramping.
2007-01-07 15:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by kamsmom 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's normal. Be sure to drink plenty of water.
2007-01-07 15:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by marie 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
go to the doctors.... maybe you need a blood thinner. i remember my mom told me once that if they are bigger than a quater.. go to the doctor...... deff take my advice
2007-01-07 15:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋