Examination of Certain Coagulation Factors in Menstrual Fluid from Women with Normal Blood Loss

Summary

Examination of coagulation factors in menstrual fluid collected from women with normal menstrual blood less (<80 ml) showed the absence of thrombin generating enzymes. Factor X, prothrombin and free thrombin were absent from menstrual fluid. No difference was found between days 1 and 2 of menstruation. Thus activation of coagulation enzymes occurs during normal menstruation though the menstrual blood is characteristically fluid.

Key words

Menstrual blood - Coagulation

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