What Do Large Blood Clots During Period Mean?

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Small blood clots during a period are normal, but large blood clots can be a red flag for an underlying medical condition.

Large blood clots (roughly the size of a one-rupee coin or larger) often indicate a very heavy menstrual flow. While this can sometimes be due to hormonal imbalances, it can also be a symptom of a gynaecological condition such as:

  • Endometriosis: A condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain and heavy bleeding.
  • Adenomyosis: A condition where the uterine lining grows into the muscle wall of the uterus, leading to an enlarged uterus, heavy bleeding, and painful cramping.
  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): A hormonal disorder that can lead to irregular and heavy periods.
  • Uterine Fibroids: Non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, large blood clots, and pelvic pain.

 

If you are passing large blood clots regularly, you should visit a gynaecologist. Ignoring this symptom can lead to complications like iron-deficiency anemia and can delay the diagnosis of a treatable or manageable condition.

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References:

  1. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology – Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and its effect on quality of life among nursing students
  2. Prevalence And Management Of Dysmenorrhea Among The Adolescents Of Selected Schools Of Rehan, Distt Kangra
  3. A Study of School Absenteeism During Menstruation Amongst Adolescent Schoolgirls in An Urban Area of North India
  4. Times of India – Why ‘Period pain is normal’ might be the biggest myth in women’s health
  5. Health Radius – Top 5 menstrual problems women shouldn’t ignore
  6. Financial Express – Period pain may not always be routine