Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

[Thread]: Menstrual Clots - What are they all about? This thread will explain the large, dark clumps jelly with your period. It might be surprising to see a thick glob of menstrual blood, but, in most cases, blood clots are a natural part of menstruation. (Spongebob Edition) https://t.co/YZOkADa1Bp

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

Clots are the natural result of your body taking care of you. Clots are a natural way of controlling bleeding. They can appear like clumps, chunks, and/or a jelly-like consistency and can vary in size and number. https://t.co/5RXyOgSfHs

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

Menstrual clots are gel-like blobs of coagulated blood, tissue, and blood that are expelled from the uterus during menstruation. Most menstruators will experience menstrual clots at some point in their lives. https://t.co/3bIXxMPBeN

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

What causes Menstrual Clots? During menstruation, the endometrial cells that line the uterus strip away and leave the body. As this happens, the body releases proteins that cause the blood in the uterus to coagulate. https://t.co/lDK2cS0HWn

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

This coagulation prevents the blood vessels in the uterine lining from continuing to bleed. The coagulation proteins within the blood may start to clump together, resulting in menstrual clots.

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

In other words: Menstrual blood clots are a natural part of the body's defense mechanism. The thick, jelly-like texture of a menstrual clot helps prevent too much blood from escaping. https://t.co/xJpVtbONbt

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

I repeat this again: Period clots are nothing to worry about (really), and they tend to come with heavy-ish periods. Period clots are not a sign that there is something wrong unless the following happens: https://t.co/TOVR5a1n3d

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

If the clots are small, no larger than a R2 coin, and only occasional, they’re usually nothing to worry about. HOWEVER, if you experience regular passing large clots, then you need to cut the cameras and see your doctor. https://t.co/QpDZjqXKjj

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

If you experience heavy periods with large blood clots that leave you feeling light-headed - see your doctor. You should also consult your doctor if you notice a sudden change in your period, or if you’re experiencing overall discomfort. https://t.co/zVg6Ihp2qa

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

Menstrual clots are a normal part of a menstruators life. While they may look alarming, small clots are normal and common. Even clots bigger than a R2 coin aren’t noteworthy UNLESS they happen regularly. If you regularly pass large clots - you should consider seeing your doctor. https://t.co/Lhcx5ENzNM

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

This is a short thread, but as usual - my DM’s are open if you want to ask any period related question. https://t.co/XzrOz6J9SO

Minister of Menstruation 🩸 @Candice_Chirwa · Jun 14

Disclaimer 🚨: I, The Minister of Menstruation am not a medical professional and gives this advice based on my research and experience. If you have further questions or concerns, speak to a trusted medical professional. https://t.co/K9IztqUxtz