Patient's question:
Why do many small dark red blood clots appear during menstruation, and there are also large ones as well. And these past two months, the amount is much more than before.First follow-up question: Is this problem serious? I was previously diagnosed with inflammation, and later in July of this year, a test revealed a fungal infection that never seems to go away. I'm really frustrated now.
Doctor's answer:
Hello:Excessive menstrual bleeding or prolonged menstrual duration is called menorrhagia.
In this case, women lose a significant amount of blood each time they menstruate.
The causes of menorrhagia may be related to the uterus or hormonal factors.
If it is due to uterine issues, it could be uterine fibroids (benign tumors), uterine polyps (excess endometrium), endometritis, or the placement or displacement of an intrauterine device (IUD).
If it is due to hormonal factors, it is likely caused by excessive progesterone. This leads to endometrial thickening, and when the lining sheds, it results in menorrhagia.
Teenage girls, women approaching menopause, and women with irregular menstrual cycles often experience this condition. Psychological factors can sometimes cause prolonged periods, but once the stress is reduced, everything returns to normal.