Many women experience breaks in bleeding and blood clots during their periods. During your period, your body releases anticoagulants that keep the blood from clotting. However, when the flow is strong and blood is being expelled rapidly, the blood may pass before the anticoagulants can work. In this case, the blood may clot as it is passed.
Keep in mind that the thickness of the uterus lining is different from one month to the next so your period may be heavier in some months which may make it more likely for clots to develop.
Unless the bleeding worsens or continues for longer than a normal period, I wouldn’t worry about it. However, if you experience pain that is worse than normal cramping with your bleeding or your bleeding intensifies and does not stop after a few more days, contact your regular medical care provider.
11. April 2012
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