Why am I passing a lot of blood clots?

Clots happen when the uterine lining sheds increased amounts of blood. When the blood pools in the uterus or vagina, it begins to coagulate, much like it would on an open skin wound. The consistency of menstrual blood varies both throughout the period and from one period to another.

How long does it take to pass a blood clot?

Passing blood and clots (lochia) is part of the natural process as your womb (uterus) shrinks back to its normal size. The bleeding is likely to last for about six weeks in all, but will tail off over that time.

Is it normal to pass a blood clot after giving birth?

Having one clot may not be anything to worry about. You probably passed a few clots when your baby was just a few days old. Passing blood and clots ( lochia) is part of the natural process as your womb (uterus) shrinks back to its normal size. The bleeding is likely to last for about six weeks in all, but will tail off over that time.

When to call the doctor after passing a blood clot?

Sometimes, an infection can set in about two weeks or three weeks after your baby’s birth. This may be caused by a small piece of membrane or placenta staying behind in the womb. Starting to pass clots or red blood again may be the first sign of this. Call your midwife or doctor straight away if you:

Is it bad if you pass a blood clot?

They did a blood test and said I was pregnant ( my hcg was 125) I had no idea, but they said it could be a bad pregency. On sat I passed 1 tiny blood clot but no bleeding. I dont know if it is a miscarriage or not. I am suppose to go to the docts again tomorrow but I am so confussed! Loading… Any up dates ladies?

Is it normal to pass large blood clots during menstruation?

Is it normal to pass large blood clots during menstruation? Passing blood clots during menstruation can be normal. The amount, length and frequency of menstrual bleeding vary from month to month and from woman to woman. However, passing large blood clots may be a sign that something’s wrong.

Is it normal to pass a clot at 6 weeks?

I’m six weeks pregn, I’ve been having dark brown discharge for 2 weeks with stringy bits and yesterday I passed a pea-sized brown clot. I did a u/s at 5 weeks sac was there but too early to see any hb. I have a scan appointm thu next week. I’m so nervous having to wait. Doctors don’t seem to have a clue about anything…

Can a pregnant woman pass small blood clots?

I’m 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and experiencing the same thing… passed a couple of pea sized clots and some brownish discharge. It is the weekend and don’t know what to do either. Just wondering how yours turned out??

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