Is it normal to have blood clots during menstruation?

Normal menstrual blood does not coagulate and is dark red. If there are blood clots, they are usually accompanied by symptoms of dysmenorrhea. If it is caused by catching a cold, it is normal. However, if it occurs for a long time, with heavy menstrual flow and dysmenorrhea, it is an abnormal phenomenon and may be caused by certain gynecological diseases. You need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination. When the coldness in the body affects menstruation, you should pay attention to keeping warm, eat less cold drinks, and avoid cold wind. Drink more hot water and avoid iced drinks. Although it is common to catch a cold, you should also pay attention to conditioning in your daily life.

Women who have blood clots during their menstruation are believed by traditional Chinese medicine to be suffering from blood stasis, and often have symptoms of qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as rough, dull facial skin and acne. Some patients experience facial pigmentation, which directly affects their facial beauty. In this case, Chinese medicine can generally be used for treatment. According to the symptoms and signs, the methods of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and unblocking collaterals can have better effects. Herbs such as safflower, peach kernel, mint, kuncao, zelan, and red peony root have good effects on improving symptoms and signs. However, this should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

Those with clogged periods should pay attention to menstrual protection, keep warm in winter to prevent catching cold, avoid eating raw or cold food, avoid overwork, maintain a happy mood, and combine work and rest. For those with facial pigmentation, they can be cured by treating the disease externally and internally and regulating menstruation.

Occasionally there may be blood clots during menstruation, but as long as the amount of blood and menstrual cycle are normal, there is no need to worry too much. You can use diet to regulate your body, eat more protein-rich foods, and take in more vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium, etc., to keep the body in a more suitable state. At the same time, women during menstruation should pay attention to hygiene and avoid infection.