What is the reason for light and dark menstrual flow?

Many girls experience a small amount of dark menstrual flow, and many people are very worried about this problem. The occurrence of this situation is actually caused by menstrual qi stagnation and blood stasis, and menstrual blood has been stagnant in the female's uterus for too long. What we often call scanty menstruation refers to a situation where the amount of menstruation is less than normal. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by insufficient Qi and blood or blood stasis.

Therefore, experts recommend that female friends who experience this phenomenon should go to the hospital for examination in time. Generally, diseases that cause irregular menstruation in women are seen in ovarian diseases and cervical diseases. Menstruation is formed after the hormones secreted by the ovaries stimulate the endometrium. The hormones secreted by the ovaries are controlled by the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Therefore, whether it is the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus that are abnormal in function, it will affect menstruation. There are two main reasons for irregular menstruation, small amount of menstrual flow and dark color:

1. Caused by neuroendocrine dysfunction: mainly due to unstable or defective function of the posterior brain-pituitary-ovarian axis, that is, menstrual disorder.

2. Caused by organic diseases or drugs, including local inflammation of the reproductive organs, tumors and developmental abnormalities, malnutrition, intracranial diseases, other endocrine dysfunctions such as thyroid and adrenal cortex dysfunction, diabetes, Sheehan's disease, liver diseases, blood diseases, etc. Menstrual irregularities may occur in women who use psychiatric drugs, endocrine preparations, or intrauterine devices for contraception.

There are many factors that cause scanty menstruation. It is necessary to carefully inquire about the medical history and carefully examine and analyze the medical records, correctly diagnose and treat it, and prevent it from developing into amenorrhea.

When undergoing an endocrine hormone test, you must stop taking endocrine hormone drugs for 3 months, or at least 1 month. When analyzing the report, the date of the last menstrual period and the date of blood drawing should be asked clearly, and then the analysis should be carried out according to the menstrual period in which the blood was drawn and compared with the normal reference values ​​for that period.

We should pay attention to oligomenorrhea caused by polycystic ovary syndrome or premature ovarian failure. If the effect of Chinese medicine treatment alone is not good, we can use both Chinese and Western medicine for treatment.

Oligomenorrhea accompanied by late menstruation should be differentiated from miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy and should not be neglected to avoid delaying the treatment.

Clinically, scanty and dark menstrual flow is divided into four types: blood deficiency, kidney deficiency, blood stasis, and phlegm-dampness.

1. Blood deficiency causes scanty or light menstruation, dizziness, palpitations, weakness, sallow complexion, and a feeling of emptiness in the lower abdomen. The tongue is pale and the pulse is thin.

2. Kidney deficiency is characterized by pale menstruation, sore waist and weak knees, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, and frequent urination. The tongue is pale, and the pulse is deep, thready and weak.

3. Blood stasis results in scanty purple menstruation with small blood clots, bloating and pain in the lower abdomen that refuses to be pressed, and the pain subsides after the blood clots are discharged. The tongue is dark purple and the pulse is sluggish.

4. Phlegm-damp menstruation is scanty, light red in color, and sticky like phlegm. The body is obese, and there is chest tightness, nausea, and a lot of sticky discharge. The tongue is fat, the tongue coating is white and greasy, and the pulse is slippery.

I believe everyone has their own judgment on what factors cause scanty and dark menstrual flow. Finally, I would like to remind female friends that if you experience scant and dark menstrual flow after your period each month, you should go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, and then receive targeted treatment after a confirmed diagnosis.