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I am 46 years old, and today is the heaviest day of my ...
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I am 46 years old, and today is the heaviest day of my period. It has not been too heavy ht the last few days, so, having one heavy day is really nothing. Today, however, I have expelled large (quarter sized) clots. How are the clots formed? Is it part of the uterus lining? Does it mean that in a year or two that I will be experiencing menopause? Is that normal?

 

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August 21 7:14 PM (4 minutes and 10 seconds later)
         
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All blood contains a clotting factor. To enable menstrual blood to flow freely from the uterus and leave your body without clotting, the uterus produces an anti-clotting agent. If the menstrual loss is heavy, it is possible that the anti-clotting agent will be used up before a period has finished, so that the remaining blood is likely to form clots. However with them being quarter size clots, this is too much. If this lasts for more than one day, then I do advise to see your doctor for further evaluation.

Some common causes for heavy bleeding can include hormonal imbalance, Uterine fibroid tumors, Endometrial polyps, PID, Cervical polyps. It may be menopause related, which a blood test can confirm this as well. So do make an appt. If the clots continue, then do also be seen.

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Reply to Lindie's Post: Thank you, but I already have this information. I have firoids, and I guess that I was just overreacting. I do not need you at this time, but rest, assured, I will be contacting you again. I am impressed.
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