Most women with a uterus or a womb have their monthly period where they pass blood and gel-like blood clots on a monthly basis. For a woman, a little or a lot of blood flow under her wear indicates the arrival of the menstruation cycle or periods. Bleeding for an average of five to seven days is considered normal under which the passing of blood clots also occurs. 

To some women formation and occurrence of blood clots in periods is a normal concern but to some, it is pretty horrifying depending upon the nature and heaviness of the blood clot. Menstrual blood clots are made up of blood and uterine tissues varying in color from bright red to a darker, or deep red. 

In general, menstrual blood clots appear when the bleeding is heavy and is considered the most common during the first two or three days of the cycle. Clots are formed when the uterine lining sheds more blood and the blood begins to coagulate like an open skin wound. 

Factors and Conditions Causing Menstrual Blood Clot 

There are many factors and conditions responsible for the cause of blood clots during the menstruation cycle: 

• Fibroids: With symptoms like lower back pain, fertility issues, irregular spotting Uterine Fibroid, or uterine polyps can create a blockage in the uterus that may stop it from contracting and result in slower pooling of the blood.
  
  

• Endometriosis: Around the time of the menstruation cycle the condition of endometriosis can cause the tissues of the uterus lining to grow outside of the uterus leading to symptoms like pain in the cervix, heavy periods, discomfort during sex, fertility issues, etc.
  
  

• Hormonal imbalance: If there is a difference or imbalance of hormones then many issues related to periods can occur including heavy periods or clotting.
  
  

• Pregnancy loss: Pregnancy losses are also considered the reason for blood clots under which a woman passes a large number of clots.
  
  

• Bleeding problems: For heavy menstrual flow and blood clots bleeding disorders are also the cause because they affect the coagulation proteins that the uterine lining needs to stop the bleeding. 

Diagnosis of the Underlying Condition 

The diagnosis of blood clots is done via different methods and procedures. At the very first, the doctor will ask you some questions such as the duration of the period, the usual flow, noticeable changes, if any, earlier case of pregnancy, or any certain surgery or medications? Etc. 

Post, your healthcare provider will ask you to appear for different tests like: 

1. Pap test 
2. Blood test 
3. Ultrasound

Words of Professionals 

Dr. Elsa, Best Gynae in Dubai shared her words and experience: Sometimes under the condition of heavy flow happening of menstrual blood clots is considered normal. Blood clots are not something to worry about unless you notice blood clots happening at irregular intervals of time or are larger than a quarter. 

It is advised if you ever face such issues related to heavy flow of menstruation or blood clots never ditch the option of looking for a doctor. Instead, visit your healthcare doctors as soon as possible.