Black menstrual discharge

As we all know! Menstruation is red because it is a cyclical change in the endometrium that involves autonomous thickening, vascular proliferation, glandular growth and secretion, and collapse and shedding of the endometrium accompanied by bleeding. This is a periodic vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding phenomenon, but some people's menstruation sometimes appears black. Is this normal? Does the black color mean that there is something wrong with the body or is it just a common cause of inflammation? Let us take a closer look at today’s question and understand it together.

Black menstrual discharge

1. Black menstruation is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, and menstrual blood accumulates in the uterus for a long time. So under what circumstances will menstrual blood accumulate in the uterus for a long time?

Black menstruation due to deficiency of both Qi and blood:

The menstrual cycle is advanced or delayed, the menstrual volume increases or decreases, the menstrual period is prolonged, the color is light, and the menstrual volume 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.

Cold blood causes black menstruation: delayed menstruation, less blood, dark color and blood clots. Cold pain in the lower abdomen, relieved by heat, aversion to cold and cold limbs. The tongue coating is white and the pulse is deep and tight. Treatment should be based on warming the meridians and dispersing cold.

Kidney deficiency causes black menstruation:

2. The menstrual cycle is irregular, the amount is small, the color is light red or dark red, and the texture is thin. 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.

Black menstrual discharge due to qi stagnation and blood stasis:

The menstruation is irregular, the amount of menstruation may be 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.

Irregular menstruation

3. Menstrual irregularity refers to abnormalities in the menstrual cycle, amount, color, and quality of menstruation, as well as systemic diseases that accompany menstrual disorders. It is a common disease among women.

4. Factors that affect menstruation include: endocrine disorders, uterine diseases, gynecological inflammation, mental factors, mood swings, environmental changes, drug effects, fatigue, excessive stress and nutritional status, etc. Taking birth control pills, or imbalance of certain trace elements in the body, as well as emotional instability can cause menstrual disorders; long-term business trips can also cause menstrual disorders, because menstruation is affected by time and environment. An unstable living environment can cause menstrual disorders even if there is no sexual intercourse.

The treatment of irregular menstruation focuses on regulating menstruation to cure the root cause, with accurate diagnosis and treatment depending on the symptoms. If a person gets sick first and then has irregular menstruation, he should treat the disease first. Once the disease is gone, the menstruation will naturally become regular. For those who get sick due to irregular menstruation, it is advisable to regulate the menstruation first, and the disease will heal itself once the menstruation is regulated. Traditional medicine diagnoses and treats based on symptoms, using methods of tonifying the kidney and spleen, regulating qi and activating blood circulation to harmonize qi and blood, enable yin to generate yang, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and allow essence and blood to flow smoothly. During irregular menstruation, you should pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva to avoid bacterial infection. At this time, you can use medicated or new sanitary napkins.