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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Hai Phong International General HospitalBlood clots appear more in the early days of the menstrual cycle. So is blood clot a dangerous condition or not? Let's go with the doctors of Vinmec International General Hospital to find the answer.
1. Blood clots during menstruation
Blood clots often appear in the first days of the menstrual cycle, this is considered a very normal phenomenon. Menstruation occurs when the lining of the uterus sheds, which changes the flow of menstruation. Therefore, there will be days when menstruation will be very heavy, and there will be days when the opposite is true.The cause of blood clots is due to the clotting process. During menstruation, the body will produce more anticoagulants to help prevent blood clots. However, due to excessive bleeding, these substances do not have enough time to work, leading to blood clots.
Although the condition is not life-threatening, it can be exhausting for women and interfere with daily life.
2. Signs of heavy bleeding during menstruation
Abnormal signs during menstruation to note such as:
Menstrual cycle lasts from 8 to 10 days per month
Chu kỳ kinh nguyệt kéo dài từ 8–10 ngày mỗi tháng là dấu hiệu bất thường trong kỳ kinh nguyệt
Fatigue, pale due to anemia. There are many blood clots during menstruation. Frequent and unexpected episodes of dysmenorrhea during the menstrual cycle. In some young women, heavy menstrual bleeding is caused by a temporary hormone imbalance. Over time, this situation will gradually stabilize.
3. Normal signs in the menstrual cycle
Women often think that a normal menstrual period is a menstrual period with an average duration of 3-5 days, with a menstrual cycle of 21-35 days, moderate menstrual blood, no or little symptoms. lower abdominal pain. However, there are some signs that are considered abnormal but are still normal during menstruation.
3.1 Irregular Menstrual Cycle Many people wonder when their period is a few days late. However, this is completely normal as the menstrual cycle can fall on any day from 21 to 35 days.
3.2 Discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen Moderate discomfort or pain is normal. But if your period pain is so unbearable that it interferes with your daily activities and is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, you should see your doctor.
Nếu đau bụng kinh tới mức không thể chịu nổi ảnh hưởng tới hoạt động hàng ngày kèm theo buồn nôn, nôn thì nên đi khám bác sĩ
3.3 Vaginal discharge A white vaginal discharge before menstruation is normal. Heavy vaginal discharge or vaginal dryness a few days before your period does not mean you have an infection. Women who have had sex and have given birth often have more discharge than those who have not had sex and have not given birth.
In order to regulate the menstrual cycle to return to normal, women need to build a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. In case of prolonged bleeding, you should seek out reputable facilities to check for abnormal signs.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, we are currently implementing the BASIC Gynecological Examination and Screening PACKAGE, helping customers to detect inflammatory diseases early, so that the treatment process will be easy and cost-effective. least. Screening can also detect gynecological cancer early (cervical cancer) even if there are no symptoms.
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