Reasons for dark and dry menstruation

Menstruation is a process of detoxification for the female body. Nevertheless, black and dry menstruation is not a normal phenomenon. Normal menstruation is dark red and certainly not dry. It can be seen that there must be some problem that leads to this situation. Traditional Chinese medicine is profound. Today we look at the cause of the abnormal phenomenon of black and dry menstruation from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, so as to prescribe the right medicine, eliminate the cause, and achieve the purpose of cure.

1. Black menstruation due to deficiency of both Qi and blood

The menstrual cycle is advanced or delayed, the menstrual volume increases or decreases, the menstrual period is prolonged, the color is light, and the quality is thin. Or there may be pain in the lower abdomen, dizziness, fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite and loose stools. The tongue is pale red and the pulse is thready and weak. Treatment should be based on both Qi and blood

2. Black menstruation due to qi stagnation and blood stasis

The menstruation is irregular, the amount of menstruation may be more or less, the color is purple-red, there are clots, and the menstruation is not smooth. Or it may be accompanied by lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure, or distension and pain in the chest, flanks, breasts, and lower abdomen, abdominal distension and discomfort, purple tongue or petechiae, thin white or thin yellow tongue coating, and stringy or astringent pulse. The treatment is suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

3. Black menstruation due to kidney deficiency

The menstrual cycle is irregular, the amount is small, the color is light red or dark red, and the texture is thin. Weak waist and knees, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, or cold lower abdomen, or frequent urination at night. The tongue is pale and the pulse is weak or slow. Treatment is suitable for tonifying the kidney and regulating menstruation. Black menstrual blood actually means irregular menstruation. Irregular menstruation refers to menstrual changes caused by various reasons, including early or late age of menarche, changes in cycle, period and amount of menstruation. It is one of the most common symptoms of women's diseases.

It can be said that black and dry menstruation is actually irregular menstruation plus insufficient qi and blood. This is a very common phenomenon, but it should not be ignored just because it is common, especially for women who have not given birth. Abnormal menstruation may cause infertility, so you can go to the hospital to see a specialist doctor within 2 to 3 cycles to avoid adverse consequences, which will be too late to regret.