Patient's question:
Around 8:20 AM, I took Misoprostol. About 10 minutes later, I experienced abdominal pain and bleeding. Then blood clots appeared, and the abdominal pain subsided. Now, there are still blood clots coming out, and the bleeding is more than my usual period. Am I not supposed to be bleeding yet? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the blood discharged during menstruation is always black and not clumpy. Blood clots are somewhat similar to blood, varying in size, and are often accompanied by relatively fresh red blood. However, if large clots are flowing out in bulk, it is what is commonly referred to as "hemorrhage," and you should seek emergency medical attention immediately. Of course, occasionally, the menstrual blood may contain some mucous-like white fragments, which could be shed endometrial tissue, and this is normal. However, if there are too many fragments, it may be necessary to consider conditions such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.