What is black vaginal discharge?

Female secretions are actually secretions. Normally, the color of leucorrhea should be milky white or clear and transparent, and it will change with the changes in the female menstrual cycle. However, if the secretion is gray-black, it still needs to be taken seriously. What is the reason for the gray-black vaginal discharge? What causes female discharge to be gray-black? Let’s take a closer look below!

What is the cause of the gray-black vaginal discharge?

(1) Late menstruation

We know that after the menstrual period has ended, the menstrual discharge from the uterine cavity will become less and less, and will be discharged together with the secretions. At this time, the color of the secretions is black or brown. In fact, there is no need to worry about this situation. Just take relevant measures.

(2) Be alert to the occurrence of inflammation

What is the cause of the gray-black vaginal discharge? In addition to normal physiological changes, inflammation may also cause female discharge to be black, such as cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, vaginitis, etc., so women must be cautious.

(3) Endocrine imbalance

Endocrine-related bleeding conditions may cause black secretions in the vagina, such as bleeding related to emergency contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding due to imbalanced function, mid-term bleeding, abnormal uterine bleeding after menopause, etc. Such conditions also require careful attention.

(4) Tumor

What is the cause of the gray-black vaginal discharge? Irregular vaginal bleeding in women caused by red grape-like tumors, uterine fibroids that are common in women of childbearing age, non-menstrual bleeding in postmenopausal adults, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, functional ovarian tumors, etc. may also cause gray-black secretions in the vagina.

The above is about what causes gray and black secretions from the vagina? It is obvious that there are many reasons for the discharge of black substances from the vagina. Once female friends have related symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination in time. Only in this way can we avoid adverse risks as soon as possible. Don't be cynical and not pay attention, because once the problem finally arises, there will be no way to "retain" it.