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Re: Menstrual cycle: Blood clotting?
From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 05:04:24 -0500 (CDT)
Yes it is possible that you are seeing some fleshy type clots, not
uncommon. Menstruation is actually the sloughing off of the uterine
lining each month, hence the flesh type clots. However, you should have
a gyn exam to rule out anything else. Do you have a student health
center, local health department, or Planned Parenthood? GYN exam prices
widely vary, depending on the MD
At Tue, 29 Aug 2000, Carol wrote:
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>Hi Claudia,
>The concern that I had was whether the excretions are actually
>bloodclots because they don't look like bloodclots. For lack of a
>better description, they look like flesh. Possibly hefty chunks off of
>my uterine lining?
>As far as gyn exams go, I confess that I have never had one. I don't
>have medical insurance, nor do I qualify for MediCal. Currently,
>tuition and books take up a lot of my income. On average, how much does
>a gyn exam cost?
> I appreciate your help.
>
>At Mon, 28 Aug 2000, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>>Not unusual to have clots during period. Have you had a gyn exam lately?
>>
>>At Mon, 28 Aug 2000, Carol wrote:
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>>>In addition to regular blood clot discharge during a menstrual cycle, I
>>>have found more fleshier excretions off and on during my periods in the
>>>last seven years. I am now twenty-one. These excretions are consistent
>>>in shape (oval-like), length (about 1.25 inches long), color
>>>(brown-red), and consistency (firm). Is this unusual to have?
>>>It would be of great help if you could provide me with an answer.
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