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New Delhi: Menstrual clots: During menstruation, the endometrium layer of the uterus breaks down, causing bleeding. However, sometimes some clots may become visible during bleeding. These are called menstrual clots. Why do clots form during menstruation and are they a cause for concern? We talked to some experts to know about it. Let us know what information he shared about it.
To get information about menstrual clots, we turn to C.K. Dr. Aastha Dayal, Chief Consultant, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Birla Hospital, Gurugram, Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana, Senior Consultant, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Metro Hospital, Faridabad and Director, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maringo Asia Hospital , Gurugram, Dr. Talked to Pallavi Vasal.
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Dr. Dayal told about menstrual clots that women experience bleeding during periods, in which the lining of the uterus i.e. endometrium tissue is also mixed. These tissues combine with blood and proteins to form a gel-like consistency called a menstrual clot. Normally a woman needs 80 ml during menstruation. In normal bleeding, there is lack of blood and clots do not form.
Dr. Khurana further explains that every woman starts her periods at the age of 10-12 years. Sometimes clots start forming during menstruation due to excessive bleeding. Normally blood is in jelly or liquid form, but when it becomes more abundant than normal, it attaches to the endometrium tissue and forms clots. Dr. Vasal told that during periods one cm. It is normal to have blood clots less than
When does this become a cause for concern?
Menstrual clots are often caused by heavy bleeding, so if the bleeding is heavier than usual, it may be a cause for concern. Dr. Vassal said if you experience heavy bleeding, severe menstrual cramps, and menstrual clots start increasing in size, you should contact your doctor. This could be a sign of some serious problem.
What could be the reasons?
Dr. Dayal said that clots during menstruation can occur due to various reasons. These include PCOS, hormonal imbalance, fibroids, ovarian cysts, adenomyosis, endometriosis or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Apart from this, there may also be thyroid disorders, prolactin deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency and hemoglobin deficiency.
Therefore, if cramps during bleeding did not occur before and have started now, it is important to consult your doctor and get some necessary tests done. Your doctor can determine the cause with the help of some ultrasound and hormonal tests.
How can treatment be done?
Dr. Khurana says that problems like menstrual clots can be cured with the help of hormones. However, if this problem occurs between the ages of 45 to 55, there may be a possibility of cancer. Therefore, doctors can also examine it to detect cancer. Only after this the next treatment is started because hormones are not given at this age without testing.