Why is my period black during the last two days?

Normally, women's menstrual blood is dark red. If the color of menstrual blood turns black, it may be caused by cold body or endocrine imbalance, or it may be caused by menstrual blood being deposited in the uterus for a long time. Next, I will tell you why the color of the menstrual period turns darker in the last few days, and what are the treatment methods.

Reasons why menstrual blood turns dark in the middle and late stages of menstruation

1. Black menstruation occurs due to qi deficiency and blood stasis. The menstrual period is irregular, the amount of menstruation is more or less, the color is purple-red, and it comes in one lump, and the menstrual period is blocked. 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, dark purple tongue or petechiae, greasy white or thin yellow tongue coating, and a deep or wiry pulse. The treatment is suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

2. Black menstruation occurs due to deficiency of Qi and blood. The menstrual cycle is early or late, the menstrual volume increases or decreases, the menstrual period is long, 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 watery stools. The tongue is light red and the pulse is deep and fine. Treatment should be aimed at replenishing qi and blood.

3. Black menstruation occurs 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. Back pain, weak legs, heel pain, tinnitus, dizziness, or cold lower abdomen, or frequent urination at night. The tongue is pale and the pulse is weak or slow. Treatment is suitable for tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang and regulating menstruation.

4. Caused by gynecological diseases. Gynecological inflammations such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and fallopian tube adhesions can cause women's intrauterine menstruation to be unable to be discharged normally and completely, resulting in menstrual accumulation and darkening of the color in the middle and late stages of menstruation.

5. Endocrine disorders. Endocrine disorders cause a decrease in the level of estrogen in women's bodies, resulting in darker menstrual blood.

6. Organic disease or side effects of drugs. Inflammation, tumors, abnormal growth and development, thyroid cysts, abnormal adrenaline cortical function, and diabetes may all cause irregular menstruation. The use of psychiatric drugs and endocrine Chinese medicine preparations can also disrupt the menstrual period, causing the menstrual blood to turn dark in the middle and late stages of the period.

How to treat darker menstrual blood in the middle and late stages of menstruation

1. Maintain mental happiness and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Ninghao Private Care reminds you that some people may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, sleepiness, irritability, anger or depression during their menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to worry too much.

2. Choose underwear that is soft, pure cotton, and has good ventilation and air permeability. Wash and change it frequently, and put it in the sun to dry.

3. Pay attention to environmental hygiene and prevent infection. First of all, pay attention to environmental hygiene and clean frequently. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited during menstruation. During the first two days of menstruation, if the flow is heavy, you should change your sanitary napkin frequently.

4. During menstruation, you should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid staying up late and getting tired.

5. Avoid eating any cold and spicy food, avoid drinking strong tea, smoking and drinking, drink more boiled water during menstruation to maintain smooth bowel movements.

6. You should eat more vegetables and fruits at ordinary times, but you should avoid irritating foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, leeks, and ginger during menstruation; those with insufficient blood must increase their nutrition on a regular basis, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, beef liver, broccoli, pork, chicken breast, beef, etc. Avoid eating fruits and vegetables with cold nature. If you have heavy menstrual flow, you should avoid eating brown sugar. But if you have menstrual pain, it is recommended to eat less apples.

The above is the editor's introduction to the reasons why the color of menstrual blood turns dark in the last few days of menstruation. In fact, if the color of menstrual blood turns dark in the middle and late stages of menstruation, as long as the amount of menstruation has not changed significantly and nothing else has changed, sometimes it happens once or twice and you don't need to worry, but if it happens for several consecutive times, you must go to the hospital to find out the cause and treat it in time.