Patient's question:
Today is the third day of my period, and strangely, I've expelled something that looks like a piece of meat, which feels terrifying. I'm 24 years old and unmarried. I've never had anything like this come out before. The size of the meat-like substance is from the tip of my index finger to the second joint, with a split at the back. The front part is harder, and it feels like squeezing meat when I pinch it. I'm very frightened and hope to get a quick reply. Thank you!Please contact me directly via email. My email address is: sogo_logo@163.com
Doctor's answer:
The piece of meat you mentioned might be the endometrium. Every woman, during her menstrual period, besides bleeding, also experiences the shedding of the endometrium. Some shed larger pieces, while others shed smaller ones. There's no need to be too anxious. If you have any other discomforting symptoms, you can have an ultrasound examination at the hospital after your period ends to check for endometrial thickening, an enlarged uterus, or uterine fibroids, among other conditions. These can all lead to an increase in the area of the endometrium, so during menstruation, more endometrium may shed than usual. It's also important to keep warm during your period.