What causes dark menstrual blood?

As we all know, women's menstrual blood is bright red. However, some women find that their menstrual blood is black. Don’t ever think that this is a normal phenomenon. If your menstrual blood is black, there must be something wrong with your body. So today I’m going to tell you what’s going on.

The color of menstrual blood is usually bright red. Black color means there is something wrong inside your body. There are several factors that cause dark menstrual blood: Reason 1: Qi and blood deficiency causes dark menstrual 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 focus on replenishing both Qi and blood.

Reason 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.

Reason 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 should be based on kidney tonification and menstruation regulation. For dark menstrual blood, the key is our daily conditioning:

1. Keep a happy spirit and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. It is normal for some people to experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability or depression during menstruation.

2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. You must not have sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overwork. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

3. Avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods. Drink more boiled water to keep bowel movements smooth. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating things that stimulate fire such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase their nutrition in daily life, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.

4. Underwear should be soft and made of cotton. The underwear should have good ventilation and air permeability, and should be washed and changed frequently. The changed underwear should be dried in the sun.

The above are several reasons that cause dark menstrual blood. After reading, women should pay more attention to protecting their bodies and adjust their diet in the future. You should also change your underwear frequently to keep your private parts clean.