Large Blood Clots During Your Period? What Could It Be?
Hey ladies! Let’s chat about something many of us notice but often overlook—those large blood clots that show up during your period. 🩸 If you’ve ever seen one that’s bigger than a coin, it could be a sign of...
Hey ladies! Let’s chat about something many of us notice but often overlook—those large blood clots that show up during your period. 🩸 If you’ve ever seen one that’s bigger than a coin, it could be a sign of...
fibroids or other conditions.
LET'S BREAK IT DOWN:
🔹 Blood Clots: What's Normal?
It’s normal to pass small blood clots during your period, especially toward the end when your flow slows down. These clots can sometimes look like little blobs or jellyfish. But if you’re passing.
LET'S BREAK IT DOWN:
🔹 Blood Clots: What's Normal?
It’s normal to pass small blood clots during your period, especially toward the end when your flow slows down. These clots can sometimes look like little blobs or jellyfish. But if you’re passing.
clots larger than a coin, it could be a red flag. 🚩
🔹 What Are Fibroids?
They are non-cancerous growths in your uterus and can cause heavier periods, large clots, and pelvic pain.
By age 50, 70-80% of women will have them! 😲 Other conditions like...
🔹 What Are Fibroids?
They are non-cancerous growths in your uterus and can cause heavier periods, large clots, and pelvic pain.
By age 50, 70-80% of women will have them! 😲 Other conditions like...
endometriosis or hormonal imbalances can also lead to heavy bleeding and big clots.
🔹 What Causes Fibroids?
Fibroids are usually linked to hormones (like estrogen) and genetics. If your mom or sister has fibroids, you might be more likely to have them too!
🔹 What Causes Fibroids?
Fibroids are usually linked to hormones (like estrogen) and genetics. If your mom or sister has fibroids, you might be more likely to have them too!
🔹 Symptoms to Watch For:
Large blood clots during your period🩸
Heavy bleeding that lasts more than a week
Pelvic pain or pressure
Frequent urination or trouble emptying your bladder
Large blood clots during your period🩸
Heavy bleeding that lasts more than a week
Pelvic pain or pressure
Frequent urination or trouble emptying your bladder
🔹 How Fibroids Affect Pregnancy:
Fibroids can sometimes affect your ability to get pregnant or cause complications during pregnancy, like miscarriage or preterm labor.
If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, it's important to...
Fibroids can sometimes affect your ability to get pregnant or cause complications during pregnancy, like miscarriage or preterm labor.
If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, it's important to...
talk to your doctor about how fibroids could impact you and your baby. 👶🏽
🔹 What Should You Do?
If you’re seeing large clots regularly, don’t ignore it! Make sure to visit your doctor. An ultrasound can check if fibroids or another condition is causing those symptoms.
🔹 What Should You Do?
If you’re seeing large clots regularly, don’t ignore it! Make sure to visit your doctor. An ultrasound can check if fibroids or another condition is causing those symptoms.
There are treatments available, ranging from medication to surgery, depending on your situation.Remember, listening to your body is the first step toward staying healthy. 💪🏽
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