Is Menstrual Clotting Dangerous?
Most menstrual clotting isn’t dangerous or serious. It is important to take note of any changes in a menstrual period such as heavy bleeding and lower back pain, as well as clotting, however. These could be signs of a condition that requires medical treatment. Menstrual clotting that occurs during pregnancy may be dangerous as it could indicate that the baby is growing outside rather than inside the uterus. Clotting and heavy blood flow could also signal a miscarriage or other pregnancy problems. If a pregnant woman is experiencing heavy bleeding and/or menstrual clotting, she should seek medical help immediately. Even if a woman who is experiencing these symptoms doesn’t think she is pregnant, she is usually tested for pregnancy when a doctor is looking for the cause of the clotting.
