What is the reason for less menstrual period and dark color?

The menstrual volume is relatively small and the color is darker. This is a situation of irregular menstruation, so this situation must be taken seriously by many women. If it is not improved for a long time, it will cause harm to their bodies. Therefore, many women want to know what is going on. In order for you to understand it as soon as possible, let’s take a look at the introduction below.

Gynecological experts say that female friends are very worried when the menstrual volume is small and dark in color. Generally speaking, this situation occurs because the black menstrual blood is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, and the menstrual blood has been stagnant in the uterus for a long time. Oligomenorrhea refers to less menstrual volume than normal people during menstruation, which is mostly caused by blood deficiency, qi stagnation, blood stasis, cold stagnation in the blood, phlegm obstruction and other reasons.

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 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.

The main reasons for small amount of dark menstrual flow are kidney deficiency, irregular menstruation, improper menstrual care, etc. A small amount of dark menstrual flow is abnormal, so you should take good care of your health in your daily life. For example, it is best to choose cotton underwear because it has good breathability. At the same time, women should also disinfect their underwear regularly. Keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings, develop good living habits, pay attention to hygiene, prevent bacterial infections, etc.

How to take care of small amount of dark menstrual flow

1. Be in a good mood, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability or depression during menstruation. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.

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

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

4. Eat raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods, drink plenty of boiled water, and keep your 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.

After listening to the introduction of the gynecologist, I believe you also understand the reasons why your menstruation is scanty and particularly dark. You must pay attention to this situation. After understanding what is going on, you should conduct targeted examinations and adjustments to keep yourself in a good mood, maintain good hygiene, and avoid eating raw or cold food. Through long-term conditioning, your menstruation will return to normal as soon as possible.