Are blood clots normal during your period?

when I have my period I have large clumps of blood in my pad or it falls into the toilet when I take my tampon out is this normal bleeding or am I having blood clots. is this something I should talk to my doctor about?

It's not uncommon but it can be uncomfortable. It's not a huge deal but you probably should talk to the doc about it. It can be a symptom of something larger like endometriosis. Just ask the doc about it but don't go to the e.r. over it

Sometimes when you get your period, there can be little slimy bits that come out too, like a thickened bloody mucus. It is normal- remember that you're shedding the blood lining of your uterus!

IT IS COMMON, a lot OF GIRLS GET HEAVY PERIODS AND GET BLOOD CLOTS... I GET THEM EVEN WHEN IM NOT BLEEDING THAT MUCH AT ALL. AND I GUESS BLOOD CLOTS CAUSE CRAMPS SUPPOSEDLY, BUT IM NOT TOO SURE THO.

Dear jules2822,
Clotting is normal but you can use the rule of thumb here...if the clots are bigger than a quarter and you have a lot of cramps go see your doctor.
Sue...good luck

I get the same thing sometimes and wonder if thats normal ? well good luck hope all is well

yeah I get those too...but im only 13, and I hate my period.
I've been having my period for 6 months and it hasnt
stopped yet.I think im losing too much blood. but im
afraid to tell my mom and go to the doctor.and all of these infection names that people are saying on the internet doesnt help either.that makes me more scared.

well I hope your fine

that happens to me too.
im 13 and I hate my period.
I've been having mine for like 6months straight.and it wont stop.I think im losing too much blood.
but im afraid of telling my mom and going to the doctor.
and all these names of infections I could have that are
listed on the internet just make me more scared.

but I hope your fine..

to alexandraaa - don't be scared to tell your mom or doctor - it's better to find out than not :-)