Menstrual blood is thick and looks like snot

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women, but it is also an area where problems can easily occur for women. In daily life, many women have encountered the situation where their menstrual blood is thick like snot, which is different from normal menstruation, so they will definitely worry whether there is something wrong with their body. So, why does menstrual blood become thick like snot? Let’s take a look below.

This situation is menstrual leucorrhea. Normal leucorrhea is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudates, cervical secretions and some endometrial secretions, and has no odor. Leucorrhea contains lactobacillus, lysozyme and antibodies, so it has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth.

During each menstrual cycle, the quality and quantity of leucorrhea changes as the secretion of estrogen varies. Generally, the secretion of estrogen reaches its peak between two menstrual periods (equivalent to the ovulation period), so the leucorrhea at this time is abundant, transparent, like egg white, and the vulva feels moist. After the ovulation of the follicle, progesterone increases, and the leucorrhea is less in volume and thicker. In the few days before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion, vaginal exudate increases, leucorrhea also increases slightly, and the leucorrhea becomes turbid.

If you have excessive vaginal discharge during your menstrual period, you don't need to worry as long as there is no odor or any uncomfortable symptoms such as itching. If the amount of leucorrhea increases significantly compared to previous menstruation and is accompanied by other discomforts, it is recommended that you go to the hospital's gynecology department for a leucorrhea test. If you are sick, you can get timely treatment.

How to judge whether menstruation is normal

Step 1: Duration of menstruation

The duration of menstruation, that is, the number of days it lasts, is generally also called the menstrual period. Normal menstruation lasts for 3-7 days, but not less than 2 days and more than 8 days. If your menstrual period is not within the normal range, then there is something wrong with your menstruation.

Step 2: Menstrual Cycle

A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of menstruation to the first day of the next menstruation. A normal menstrual cycle is between 28 and 35 days. But some people may not be within this range. As long as the menstruation is regular, for example, your cycle this time is 60 days and the last cycle was also about 60 days, then it is normal. This cycle is determined by a person’s physique, and not every woman has it every month!

Step 3: Characteristics of menstrual blood

The color and shape of menstrual blood are related to the number of days of menstruation. At the beginning, the color of menstrual blood may be coffee, pink, dark red, or red, and there may be mucus mixed in the blood. On the second to third day of menstruation, there are dark red blood clots (ranging from the size of soybeans to the size of a one-yuan coin) and flesh-colored endometrial fragments (such as the size of a one-yuan coin, but irregular in shape, like meat) in the blood. In the next few days, the color gradually changes to red, dark red, and brown, mixed with cervical mucus or vaginal secretions. Therefore, menstrual blood is not always red. It is related to the period of menstruation and should be viewed dialectically. It is also normal to have blood clots in menstruation, so there is no need to worry too much.

Step 4: Menstrual blood volume

Total menstrual volume: The normal range is 20-100 ml at a time, 10-30 sanitary napkins, usually about 16-20 pieces (day use, night use/extra long night use combined), about 2 packs of sanitary napkins. If it is within this range, it is normal!

Step 5: Menstrual Performance

Most women do not experience any noticeable symptoms during their menstrual period. A small number of women may experience breast tenderness, back pain, and mild lower abdominal pain, which are all normal. However, if you experience severe lower abdominal pain, palpitations, nausea, and insomnia every time you have your period, this is not a normal phenomenon. If you drink cold drinks or catch a cold before your period, it is very likely that dysmenorrhea is caused by the cold. If you don't have a cold, it's best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up.