What should I pay attention to if my menstrual blood is black?

Menstruation is regular, cyclical uterine bleeding. If women find that their menstrual blood is black, they should pay attention to the following four points:

1. Underwear should be soft and made of cotton

Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. It should be washed and changed frequently, and the changed underwear should be dried in the sun.

2. Keep a cheerful spirit

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

3. 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.

4. Avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and keep your bowels open.

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.