The quantity of blood lost during the monthly periods varies among women. It is estimated to be about 20 to 60ml throughout the menstruation which can vary between 2 to 7 days but averages about 3 to 5 days in most women. Despite these difference, every woman has a fair idea of the usual amount of blood lost as a result of menstrual bleeding. Sometimes this can be excessive in which case it is known as menorrhagia – heavy vaginal bleeding or prolonged vaginal bleeding. An isolated period which is heavier or longer than normal is not a cause for concern but if it persists or is recurrent then it needs to be investigated further as it may be a symptom of some underlying disease.
The sight of blood clots, when you have your period, can be quite alarming and you may not want to seek medical attention for such a personal ailment. In most cases menstrual clotting is normal and may be accompanied by stomach cramping.
The presence of blood clots may only be an indication of heavy periods which is known as menorrhagia. Excessive bleeding during a period may cause the formation of blood clots and this alone is not always a cause for concern unless the heavy bleeding leads to other complications such as anemia. However, if the bleeding is excessive and prolonged and you have been passing large clots too frequently, it would be advisable to consult with your doctor.
Periods and coping with them is something which every girl and women will have to do and there are many downsides to having them, while some women will be extremely lucky and only have very light periods for a day or two with no problems some women suffer horrendously for a week with heavy bleeding, severe cramps and a blinding headache.
All of these while being bad are in fact the norm for some women and are just something that has to be put up with and dealt with in the best way possible. Most of the symptoms however stressful they may be are only natural and are nothing more than the menstrual cycle.
