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Can a menstrual blood clot travel to your heart or lungs like other blood clots can?

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NO: Only clots within your circulatory system cause problem. No problem expected with menses, nose bleed, hemorrhoid, cuts, etc.

Dr Fisher and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: In order for a clot to travel to your heart or lungs, it must be first located within a major vein in the body. Menstrual clots are not contained within hte veins, but within the linig of the uterus, and cannot travel.

Dr Berg agreed

Answered 7/15/2017

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