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Menstruation is that period of the month many women hate, because it makes them feel very stressed and burdened due to all the extra hygiene they need to add up to their daily routine. Aside that, some find it easy, but others find it very difficult because they have to deal with a lot of ailments that come with it.
One of such problems is the clotting of blood in some women which leaves them in pain. Many women feel this is normal and can’t be associated with anything or probably that’s how theirs is supposed to be, but that’s not really the case, there are a lot of reasons why women get blood clots during their menstruation and we wish to reveal to you, 9 of them.
1. Enlarged Uterus
The Uterus can become enlarged permanently if it has been stretched during pregnancy and has not returned to its original size. In such cases, before getting out of the body, menstrual blood collects and clots resulting in passage of dark, thickened blood and also blood clots out of the vagina.
2. Adenomyosis/Endometriosis
These are conditions where the tissue of the uterine lining grows in places other than the lining of the uterus. In endometriosis, it grows outside the uterus, whereas in adenomyosis, it grows in the uterine muscle. Abnormal periods with heavy blood flow can occur in both of these conditions. This is associated with increased chances of developing problems with menstrual bleeding such as clot formation.
3. Obstruction Of Menstrual Blood
Any condition that obstructs the passage of menstrual blood out of the uterus can lead to blood clot formation. Blood flow can be slowed down by benign uterine polyps or during menopause when the cervical canal becomes narrower due to reduced estrogen levels.
4. Weight Change
If you have had dramatic changes in your weight recently, either you have gained weight or lost weight, you may pass blood clots during your period. This also happens due to hormonal changes that accompany large and sudden changes in your weight.
5. MenopauseBeginning of menopause in females is associated with hormonal changes. During all the reproductive years of a female, a delicate balance between estrogen and progesterone is maintained. This balance is disturbed during menopause and can lead to thickening of the uterine lining, which causes development of heavy bleeding during periods associated with passage of blood clots.
6. Side Effects Of Medications
Certain medications may cause hormonal changes in the body, thereby leading to development of thickened uterine lining. This thickened lining leads to heavier bleeding than usual. This lining is also shed as clots during menses.
7. Miscarriage
A woman who has suffered from a miscarriage may pass large blood clots or large lumps of tissue. In case you are pregnant, it is recommended to go to your physician immediately if you happen to pass large blood clots from your vagina.
8. Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are non-malignant tumors of the uterus. They are not always associated with symptoms. However, females with uterine fibroids have increased menstrual bleeding and are also prone to pass blood clots during period.
9. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
It is a condition that is characterized by irregular hormone levels resulting in multitude of symptoms including irregularities in menstruation, prolonged or heavy bleeding during menses and passage of blood clots during menses, weight gain, abnormal hair growth etc.
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