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can blood clots affect your sexual life or fertility
my wife is shedding blood clots every time she urinates can it affect sexual life or fertility?
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Many women experience menstrual blood clots. It is the shedding of the uterine wall (when an egg is left unfertilized, the lining that held the egg in place then detaches from the uterus, creating "clots" Majority of the time, these "clots" are actually that shed lining) There is no cause for alarm in this situation, unless these clots are larger than the size of a golf ball.
Changes in color and thickness of menstrual blood are often normal. But there are a number of problems that might cause abnormal clots to form in your menstrual blood or lead to the changes in color or thickness during your period. Remember, it's important to discuss any concerns you have with your doctor. Problems that can cause changes include:
Miscarriage. Women who have miscarried may pass blood clots or gray clumps of tissue from the vagina. If there is a chance you are pregnant, be sure to check with your doctor immediately if you notice excessive bleeding or clotting.
Fibroids. Uterine fibroids are also called leiomyomas. These are non-cancerous tumors that form in the womb (uterus). Fibroids do not always cause symptoms. In fact, increasing research information suggests that most women with small "fibroid" tumors have no symptoms at all. But women with fibroids may notice greater than usual amounts of menstrual blood. If you have fibroids, you may have more clots in your period than you had in the past.
Hormonal changes. Your body relies on a delicate balance of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. These hormones regulate the production and shedding of the uterine lining. When this balance is disturbed, it can lead to the development of an excessively thick uterine lining. This thickness can contribute to more bleeding than usual. It can also cause clots in the menstrual blood when the lining is shed.
The menstrual blood clots do not typically affect ones sexual life or fertility, though it never hurts to be sure, by going to the doctor and addressing him/her with this discomfort/worry. But as I have stated previously, blood clots during the menstrual cycle is very common, and typically nothing to worry about.
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I think you should encourage your wife to visit a doctor, as soon as possible. The sooner she is seen by a doctor, the earlier this can be sorted out with the least effects on her general health.
Passing blood clots when urinating is not a normal bodily function. It could be linked to her bladder, kidneys or the connecting tubes, or could originate in the reproductive system, ie. the vagina, uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes.
Hope this helps, let me know how you both get on?
Good luck.
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