Dark blood color before and after menstruation

Women are more likely to suffer from various menstrual conditions and gynecological diseases, so women should stop the damage in time in the early stages of their gynecological diseases. The color of menstrual blood can effectively reflect whether there are problems with a woman’s uterus and ovaries. Many women have found that their menstrual blood is slightly darker before and after their period. Is this normal?

What is the reason why menstrual blood turns black?

1. Qi stagnation and blood stasis: Menstruation is irregular, the amount of menstruation is more or less, the color is purple-red, there are clots, and the menstruation is not smooth. 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, purple tongue or petechiae, thin white or thin yellow tongue coating, and stringy or astringent pulse. The treatment is suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

2. Deficiency of both Qi and blood: Menstrual cycle is advanced or delayed, menstrual volume increases or decreases, menstrual period is prolonged, color is light, and quality is thin. Or there may be pain in the lower abdomen, dizziness, fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite and loose stools. The tongue is pale red and the pulse is thready and weak. Treatment should focus on replenishing both Qi and blood.

3. Kidney deficiency: irregular menstrual cycle, small amount of menstrual flow, light red or dark red color, and thin texture. Weak waist and knees, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, 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 and regulating menstruation.

4. Gynecological diseases cause: pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, fallopian tube adhesions and other gynecological inflammations can cause the menstrual blood in the female uterus to not be discharged normally and smoothly, resulting in menstrual blood congestion and dark menstrual color.

5. Too many miscarriages: Too many miscarriages will disrupt the normal menstrual pattern, causing normal menstrual blood to be unable to be discharged normally and accumulating in the body for a long time, resulting in dark menstrual color.

6. Endocrine disorders: Endocrine disorders cause a decrease in estrogen levels in women’s bodies, resulting in dark menstrual blood.

7. Organic diseases or side effects of drugs: Local inflammation, tumors and developmental abnormalities of the reproductive organs, abnormal function of the thyroid and adrenal cortex, and diabetes may all cause irregular menstruation. The use of psychiatric drugs and endocrine preparations can also disrupt menstruation, resulting in less menstrual volume and darker color.

What to eat when menstrual blood is dark in color

1. Walnut, Date and Oatmeal Porridge: Add appropriate amounts of walnuts, oats, red dates and longans and cook them together into porridge. It can replenish qi and blood and you can eat it often during menstruation.

2. Red Dates, Tremella and Papaya Soup: Soak the Tremella in water until soft and cook the soup until it becomes thick. It can replenish qi and blood and long-term consumption can beautify the skin.

3. Angelica and red dates pork ribs soup: appropriate amounts of pork ribs, ginger, onion, angelica, wolfberry, red dates and salt. Cook the ingredients in a casserole until soft and season with salt. It greatly replenishes qi and blood and is very suitable for those with weak bodies.

4. Rose tea: 15 grams of rose petals, brewed into rose tea. Regulate Qi, relieve depression, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

5. Red Dates and Hawthorn Tea: 6 dried hawthorns, 6 red dates, a spoonful of honey, boil the red dates and hawthorns with water for 10 minutes, add honey after the temperature cools down. Strengthen the spleen and aid digestion, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

6. Peach kernel porridge: 10-15 grams of peach kernels, 50-100 grams of polished rice. Mash the peach kernels, add water to grind into juice, remove the residue, and cook with polished rice into thin porridge. Peach kernel can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

Key points for care of dark menstrual blood

1. Keep a happy spirit and 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 the menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.

2. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and well ventilated and breathable. Wash and change them frequently, and dry them in the sun.

3. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. First, pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. You should never have sexual intercourse during menstruation. When the flow is heavy, you should change sanitary napkins frequently. You can also choose sanitary napkins on the market that are designed for heavy flow.

4. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overwork.

5. Avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or other irritating foods. Drink more water to keep your bowel movements smooth. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating foods that stimulate fire such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger; people with qi and blood deficiency must increase nutrition on a regular basis, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc. Avoid eating raw or cold fruits and vegetables. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

6. During menstruation, it is generally advisable to eat some bananas, oranges, durian, ginseng fruit, guava and other fruits. You can eat three kinds of them alternately in the morning, noon and evening. However, if you are a woman who suffers from menstrual cramps, it is recommended that you eat less apples. Women with better physical conditions can also eat fruits such as apples and pears.