What causes heavy menstrual bleeding with blood clots?
Disease description:
In fact, we are often troubled by menstrual irregularities, the most common being the presence of numerous blood clots during menstruation. Under normal circumstances, most menstrual blood is bright red and does not contain clots. So, what causes excessive blood clots during menstruation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Heavy menstrual bleeding with blood clots may be caused by excessive menstrual flow, irregular menstruation, or other factors. If there is excessive bleeding during menstruation, blood clots are easily formed. This mainly occurs because heavy blood loss slows down the flow rate of blood, causing it to accumulate and eventually form clots that are expelled from the body. Irregular menstruation also makes clot formation more likely. This is primarily because inconsistent menstrual cycles lead to irregular shedding of the endometrium, which over time can result in blood coagulation. In daily life, it is advisable to consume more high-protein, low-fat foods and increase intake of vitamins C and E to promote pelvic blood circulation and reduce pain caused by blood stagnation.
