What is the reason for large blood clots during menstruation?

Heavy menstrual flow with large blood clots is more common among women. It is a manifestation of irregular menstruation and a very common gynecological disease. Do you know what causes heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots? Do you know what to pay attention to during menstruation? How can we avoid these situations? Let's take a look!

1. What is the reason for heavy menstrual flow and large blood clots?

The causes of heavy menstrual flow vary in different age groups. The normal menstrual volume is 20~60 ml, while a menstrual volume exceeding 80 ml is considered menorrhagia. Heavy menstrual flow with blood clots is usually caused by the shedding of the endometrium. However, if heavy menstrual flow with blood clots occurs continuously, it is caused by blood stasis and needs to be adjusted in time.

In addition, heavy menstrual flow and blood clots may be caused by various inflammations. Inflammation makes local blood vessels fragile, and bleeding during menstruation is not easy to stop, which often causes increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation. If there are blood clots for a long time, it may be a possibility of uterine fibroids.

Heavy menstrual flow with blood clots may not be caused by inflammation. Generally speaking, menstruation is a mixture of shed endometrium and blood, which constitutes menstrual blood. The appearance of blood clots during menstruation is due to the shedding of large amounts of endometrium, which forms blood clots. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if the endometrium is infected, there will be increased bleeding, abdominal pain, etc. In addition, unstable mood, depression, improper diet, etc. can lead to the formation of blood clots.

I believe everyone is clear about the reasons for heavy menstrual flow and blood clots. Heavy menstrual flow and blood clots are manifestations of irregular menstruation in women, which are very harmful. They can not only cause menstrual arthritis, rash, toothache, asthma, endometrial displacement, and cervicitis, but also seriously affect women's normal life. Therefore, if you experience heavy menstrual flow and blood clots, you must go to the hospital as soon as possible to check the cause.

2. Precautions during menstruation

The ancients believed that washing hair was strictly forbidden during menstruation, mainly because women's resistance was weaker during menstruation and they were more susceptible to wind evil (colds). After the invention of modern hair dryers, you only need to blow dry your hair immediately after washing it, and wait until your hair is completely dry before going to bed.

Avoid swimming and bathing in a tub, and also avoid wading and getting caught in the rain, otherwise it may cause cold and dampness retention and blood circulation disorders. Avoid sexual intercourse (this point is still controversial).

During menstruation, the body should be kept warm. Do not eat raw or cold food (including cold lettuce, watermelon, coconut juice, and food or cold drinks just taken out of the refrigerator), vinegar, or cold foods such as crabs and snails, so as not to cause sudden cessation of menstruation or excessive bleeding, and increased pain.

After learning about these situations related to large blood clots during menstruation, do you also have a clear understanding of your own situation? We have also given some precautions during menstruation in order to most effectively ensure that large blood clots do not occur during menstruation. We also know that these are problems with body functions and need to be slowly adjusted to improve the physical condition, so I hope you are all healthy!