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Re: I am researching and seeing inconsistent info on clotting

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Jun 17 14:53:11 2001


I think both are correct. One is talking about fluid which includes the lining, other only says blood.

At Sat, 16 Jun 2001, Samantha wrote: >
>Hello all! I have been doing a lot of research lately about endo and
>heavy bleeding, adenomyosis, etc. I always every month have A LOT of
>clotting with my period. I have been researching about this and have
>seen two answers:
>
>"Menstrual fluid is the combination of blood and tissue from the lining
>of the uterine wall. Sometimes it looks like blood, sometimes it looks
>like clots and tissue." (Tampax website, "Ask Iris") I have seen this
>explanation more than once though.
>
>And also, "Menstrual blood does not normally clot as it is low in
>fibrinogen, does not contain prothrombin, and is rich in calcium." Seen
>this more than once too.
>
>Does anyone know which one is accurate?
>
>Thanks!




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