What Are These Jelly-Like Clots?

The jelly-like clots being expelled from the pelvic floor during or after intravaginal hirudotherapy are likely stagnated blood clots or accumulated lymphatic fluid mixed with the body’s inflammatory byproducts. These clots often form due to poor circulation, inflammation, or chronic conditions within the pelvic area.

What Are These Jelly-Like Clots?

Appearance:
- The expelled material resembles thick jelly or gelatin, often dark red, maroon, or even brownish in color.
- It may look like a full handful of soft, jelly-like substance, indicating old, stagnated blood being cleared from the area.
Significance:
- This material represents old, oxygen-depleted blood that the leech therapy stimulates to release.
- It may also include toxins, fibrin, or other waste products that were trapped in the pelvic tissues.
- The expulsion of these clots is a positive sign, showing that the therapy is improving circulation and aiding the body’s natural detoxification process.
Cause of Clot Formation:
- Poor blood flow in the pelvic region, leading to the accumulation of old, stagnated blood.
- Chronic inflammation or hormonal imbalances that create a buildup of non-functional blood cells and lymphatic waste.
Outcome:
- Once the clots are expelled, the area begins to heal, with improved circulation bringing fresh, oxygenated blood to the tissues.
- Patients often report a reduction in pain, swelling, and other symptoms associated with pelvic congestion.