Patient's question:
My current menstrual flow is bright red, but there are small blood clots. Is that normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are multiple reasons for blood clots in menstrual blood, such as: during a normal menstrual period, when the endometrium sheds, blood clots may also occur. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is referred to as a deficiency in the body's cold constitution or menstrual irregularities. It is recommended that you pay attention to keeping warm before and during your period and avoid consuming raw and cold foods. You may follow medical advice to take blood-activating and blood-stasis-dispersing medications, such as Motherwort Granules or Ai Fu Nu Gong Wan. It is essential to visit a hospital for examination and diagnosis before taking any medication. Please do not self-medicate.