Question 1

what would cause ants to swarm menstrual blood on a towel? lightly bleeding brown week after my period stopped.

Accepted Answer

LOW BP w/ EATING: Sounds like postprandial hypotension, he condition where the blood pressure drops, typically 30 to 60 minutes after a meal.  Though you still need to see your doctor for hands on assessment, avoiding large meals, carb-rich drinks &amp; strenuous exercise after eating, along with proper daily hydration with water may minimize your symptoms.

Question 2

darker menstrual blood? meybe becouse cold or something else?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes for darker menses including older blood, less water in the blood, blood from fibroids, polyps or adenomyosis. Usually a benign issue, but if you  are concern, see a provider.

Question 3

what does red menstrual blood mean?

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It is more likely: To fresh vice brown or black blood.

Question 4

should menstrual blood have a smell??

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No: Blood is a good medium for bacteria to grow and the normal bacteria in and around the vagina is what causes the odor.Change pad and tampon(tampons may cause a serious bacteria infection)  often,every 2 hours for heavy flow. Wear cotton panties and unscented pads. Shower twice daily and trim the hair around the vagina

Question 5

why would menstrual blood smell sweet?

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Unknown. However, I: Would ask your doctor to evaluate you for diabetes or possible rare Amino Acid metabolism problems.

Question 6

why does menstrual blood smell so bad?

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It shouldn't be..: There is always some/slight odor to the menstrual blood, but foul odor suggests a possibility of infection--vaginitis/vaginosis. A retained tampon is often the course of very foul odor even without menstrual flow. If you have pain as  well, then more severe infection such as endometritis/pelvic inflammatory disease etc..Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

is it normal for menstrual blood to clot?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not normal for menstrual blood to clot as it indicates rapid breakdown of small blood vessels in the lining of the womb(endometrium) which is usually associated with rapid blood loss and sometimes fibroid growths.

Question 8

how to increase your menstrual blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Inner lining: The inner lining is what is shed during the menstrual period - henc the clots that can sometimes be observed. Once the lining is shed there is no need for any further bleeding. In some women the inner lining that is built up during the first half of the menstrual cycle is thicker than in others, which is the main reason why in otherwise health women some women have more and others less bleeding.

Question 9

what does brown clotted menstrual blood mean?

Accepted Answer

It may be : Caused by older blood ; tissue being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 10

what can make my menstrual blood smell sweet and fruity?

Accepted Answer

Baking are we?: In a large mixing bowl:
Add one cup of sugar
+ 1 cup of diced apples
+ 1 zested lemon
+ 2 tsp of cinnamon
mix well...

But if you mean what can you take orally? Nothing. It is not supposed to smell sweet and fruity. It's menstrual blood...

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