What's going on when my period is delayed and there are so many blood clots?

Menstruation is a normal physiological behavior of women. It is caused by the periodic growth and expansion of female ovaries, which then leads to the shedding of some useless tissue. Since women do not pay good attention to maintenance during their menstrual period, some abnormalities may occur. Delayed menstruation is a very common problem. Sometimes people will experience a lot of blood clots after delayed menstruation. So what is going on?

There were a lot of blood clots after the menstruation was delayed

Normal menstrual blood is dark red, non-coagulated blood. The blood contains small amounts of endometrial fragments, cervical mucus, and vaginal epithelial cells. The situation where menstruation is delayed and there are a lot of blood clots is one of the symptoms of irregular menstruation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that blood clots during menstruation are mostly due to blood stasis, which is caused by long-term accumulation of menstrual blood in the uterus. Dysmenorrhea is related to this, and you can seek treatment with Chinese medicine from a Chinese doctor. In this case, you can try taking Motherwort and Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan for treatment.

Generally speaking, this situation can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. According to the symptoms and signs, the methods of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and unblocking collaterals can have better effects. Herbs such as safflower, peach kernel, mint, kuncao, zelan, and red peony root have good effects on improving symptoms and signs. However, this should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Those with clogged periods should pay attention to menstrual protection, keep warm in winter to prevent catching cold, avoid eating raw or cold food, avoid overwork, maintain a happy mood, and combine work and rest. For those with facial pigmentation, they can be cured by treating the disease externally and internally and regulating menstruation.

Method 1: Dietary improvement and conditioning

(1) It is advisable to drink high-protein, low-fat foods and take more vitamins C and E to promote blood circulation in the pelvis and reduce pain caused by congestion. Also, calcium and magnesium should be supplemented to relax the muscles.

(2) Foods that should not be eaten: Foods that are eaten during the three days before menstruation and until the end of menstruation should be warm. Eat less grilled, fried, spicy or pickled foods, and avoid watermelon, pear, coconut and grapefruit to avoid affecting blood vessel constriction. Carve cabbage, bitter gourd and white radish and then heat them before eating.

Method 2: Chinese medicine conditioning method

(1) According to the symptoms and signs, the method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating qi and unblocking collaterals has a better effect. Herbs such as safflower, peach kernel, mint, kuncao, zelan, and red peony root have good effects on improving symptoms and signs. However, this should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Those with clogged periods should pay attention to menstrual protection, keep warm in winter to prevent catching cold, avoid eating raw or cold food, avoid overwork, maintain a happy mood, and combine work and rest. For those with facial pigmentation, they can be cured by treating the disease externally and internally and regulating menstruation.

(2) Dark red menstrual blood with blood clots indicates a constitution of "blood stasis and qi stagnation" and can be treated with ingredients such as Chuanxiong, Salvia miltiorrhiza, and Safflower. If the menstrual blood is less and lighter in color, it is a sign of "blood deficiency and body weakness" and you should use angelica, astragalus, rehmannia, longan, ginseng, etc. to nourish the body. If you have a "deficient and cold" constitution with cold hands and feet, you can eat cinnamon twigs, fennel, and mugwort to warm your body.

Menstrual blood clots require not only medication, but also daily diet regulation is also very important. In addition, you need to pay attention to your diet during menstruation, and it is best not to eat some taboo foods.

Is it normal to have blood clots during menstruation?

Menstruation is a cyclical, normal phenomenon that only occurs in women. The appearance and cycle of menstrual blood can reflect a woman's physical health. Generally speaking, normal menstrual blood is not easy to coagulate, so blood clots will not appear. Therefore, it is abnormal if blood clots appear during menstruation. If a woman who is preparing to get pregnant experiences blood clots during her menstrual period, she should pay more attention.