What should I do if my period is less and darker?

Different girls have different manifestations when they have their periods. Some girls are relatively normal during their periods without any abnormalities, but some girls may have less menstrual flow or abnormal menstrual blood color. This is a type of menstrual disorder that needs to be treated in time. So what is the reason for the menstrual period to be less and darker? What should I do if my menstrual period is dark, less, and lasts for more than ten days? What should I do if my menstrual period is less and darker?

What is the reason for less and darker menstrual periods?

First of all, oligomenorrhea refers to a normal menstrual cycle, but a significantly reduced menstrual volume, or a menstrual period of less than 2 days, or even no menstruation at all. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that the pathogenesis of oligomenorrhea is based on deficiency syndrome and there are empirical studies on it. Deficiency syndrome is mostly due to deficiency of menstrual blood and deficiency of Chong, Ren and Xuehai acupoints, so there is no source of menstruation, resulting in scanty menstruation. Empirical studies have shown that most patients suffer from internal blood stasis or obstruction of the conduction of damp phlegm, which blocks the Chong and Ren meridians, causing menstrual obstruction and scanty menstruation. It is recommended to use Taohong Siwu Decoction at this stage to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and regulate menstruation for treatment.

There are many reasons for scanty menstruation, the most common of which are endocrine diseases such as hyperprolactinuria, pituitary tumor, low thyroid hormone, empty sella syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome. In addition, uterine wall adhesions can also cause a decrease in menstrual volume. For example, frequent abortions, childbirth, IUD insertion, IUD removal, and other operations can all cause uterine wall adhesions, and menstruation is a mixture of uterine wall, intrauterine secretions, cervical secretions, and vaginal wall exudates. When the uterine wall becomes adhered, menstrual blood will decrease. To identify the cause of scanty menstrual flow, an endocrine system examination is required, including six items of sex hormones, gynecological B-ultrasound, hysteroscopy, etc. Only after the cause of the disease is determined can medication be used for treatment.

What should I do if my period is light and dark?

A small amount of grayish black menstrual discharge may be related to endocrine and nervous system disorders, thyroid cysts or abnormal milk hormone secretion, gynecological infections, changes in mental and environmental conditions, uterine wall tuberculosis, cold, malnutrition, abortion surgery damage resulting in softening of the endometrium, uterine adhesions, etc. It may even cause symptoms such as amenorrhea or infertility. You should go to the hospital for medical examination in time, do blood estrogen test, ultrasound examination, etc. to determine the cause of the disease and take appropriate treatment. Usually pay attention to anti-freeze and warming measures, and eat less raw, cold and cold foods.

If the menstrual flow is small and the color is dark, it is clinically necessary to rule out whether short-term contraceptives are taken regularly. If you take short-term contraceptives frequently, your menstrual flow will be less and the color will be darker. This is mainly because emergency contraception can soften the uterine wall, reduce the menstrual flow, and darken the color. It is recommended to stop taking emergency contraception and switch to other forms of contraception. But be careful about emergency contraception. You must take it for one month and stop taking it the next month. Do not stop using emergency contraception in the middle of the month to avoid irregular vaginal bleeding. In addition, if the menstrual flow is small and the color is darker, it is also related to endocrine. This can happen if estrogen levels drop or if the ovaries sag. Therefore, it is best to combine the clinical medical records, draw blood on the second or third day of menstruation to test six sex hormones, and then give drug treatment based on the clinical results.