Many modern women affectionately refer to their menstrual period as "Aunt Flo." During this time, there are many taboos associated with menstruation, but few people remember them. Some people have cravings, some are lazy, and the reasons vary. Only a few women remember them well, but most are afraid of painful periods. So what is the reason for the presence of blood clots during a woman's menstrual period?
What causes blood clots during the menstrual period?
1. Exposure to cold
During the occurrence of blood clots, it may be caused by exposure to cold, as women themselves tend to have a constitution that is more cold.
Once the body gets cold or consumes excessively cold food, it can easily lead to uterine coldness.
Uterine coldness can decrease the uterine's ability to function, disrupt blood circulation, and affect the normal flow of menstruation, leading to the formation of blood clots.
2. Prolonged sitting
Many women nowadays have jobs that require prolonged sitting, so they often stay seated for long periods of time. In this sedentary position, the pelvic area remains inactive, causing poor local blood circulation.
When menstrual blood cannot be discharged normally from the body, it can cause poor blood flow, accumulate in the pelvic cavity, and form blood clots when expelled from the body.
3. Hormonal imbalance
Hormonal imbalances can cause various manifestations of menstrual disorders. The presence of blood clots during menstruation is a common symptom.
Is it normal to have black blood clots during menstruation?
1. Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy can cause dark menstrual blood. Ectopic pregnancy can lead to rupture of the fallopian tube or rupture of the gestational sac, which can easily cause excessive bleeding, shock, and even death in women.
2. Gynecological inflammation
Having black blood clots during menstruation is one of the symptoms of menstrual disorders. Some women may experience hormonal imbalances due to excessive fatigue, mental stress, irregular diet, excessive anger, or unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Methods to regulate menstrual blood clots
1. You can eat some foods that dispel cold and keep warm, drink ginger soup with brown sugar, and drink motherwort decoction. These are good choices.
2. Just have a regular menstrual cycle, which is good. Pay attention to work and rest, and avoid staying up too late.
Sleep at different times is related to the adjustment of organ functions, so don't neglect it. Go to bed before 10 pm.
3. Eat some mild and nourishing foods, such as red beans, jujubes, and cassia twig soup, have a small bowl every morning. In winter, eat more lamb, it can be stewed or used to make radish soup. It can enhance physical fitness.
4. Generally, Chinese medicine can be used for treatment. Using methods such as promoting blood circulation, dispelling stasis, regulating Qi, and opening collaterals can have good effects depending on the symptoms and physical signs.
Red flower, peach kernel, and other herbs have good effects on improving symptoms and physical signs. However, this should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
Foods to avoid during menstruation
1. Crabs
During menstruation, women should avoid eating raw, cold, and cool foods, especially those with cold-type dysmenorrhea.
2. Sichuan peppercorn, cloves, and pepper
During menstruation, one should eat light, balanced, and nutrient-rich foods, and avoid eating highly stimulating and spicy foods to prevent early menstruation and excessive bleeding.
3. Snails
Snails have a cooling effect. It is advisable for women to avoid eating snails and other cold foods during menstruation.
4. Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots have a cooling effect, so women should avoid eating them during their menstrual period.
5. Persimmons
Persimmons contain tannic acid, which can hinder the absorption of iron from food by binding with it. Since women lose a large amount of blood during menstruation and need to replenish iron, it is not advisable to eat persimmons.
