What causes black menstrual discharge?

Every woman hopes that her menstruation is normal, because it is also a sign of good health. However, in life, women may experience various menstrual irregularities, such as too little or too much menstrual flow, sometimes the menstrual cycle becomes very short or very long, etc. These all fall into the category of menstrual irregularities. In addition, some people's menstruation is often accompanied by black discharge. Why is this?

What causes black menstrual discharge?

If there is brown discharge on the fourth or fifth day of menstruation, it is considered to be a case of minor vaginal bleeding, which is a sign that the bleeding will soon be over.

Guidance: Do not eat spicy and cold food during menstruation. You can drink some motherwort powder in the early stage of menstruation. You don’t need to drink it after 4-5 days, and then the menstruation will gradually stop.

If female friends find that their menstrual blood is black, they should pay attention. Black blood clots are often related to the amount of menstrual bleeding. When the bleeding is heavy, it will not be able to form a blood clot and be discharged in time. Blood clots may often be caused by the heavy bleeding at this time, so they are accumulated into a clot. When menstrual blood comes out, the endometrium will fall off, but it may be some fragments. The blood clots should still come from the blood vessels that supply the endometrium. In other words, the discharge of blood clots during menstruation indicates excessive menstrual flow. There are black blood clots in menstruation, which vary in size and are often accompanied by brighter red menstrual blood. However, if they flow out in large clots, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Caused by gynecological inflammation;

Taking certain medicines at the same time.

In addition, a thin endometrium can also result in less menstrual flow.

Changes in the external environment and living habits can also lead to a temporary decrease in menstrual volume or a change in color.

Secondly, overheated constitution can also result in this clinical manifestation. The patient will have scanty menstrual flow, darker color, such as dark red or brown, and rarely accompanied by abdominal pain and other clinical symptoms.

Cold body. The most common one is the uterine cold mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine. The main clinical manifestation of uterine cold is scanty menstruation, accompanied by abdominal pain, blood clots, etc. Some patients will have symptoms such as cold limbs and sweating.

What to do if your menstrual blood is black

Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. It should be washed and changed frequently, and the changed underwear should be dried in the sun.

Keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, 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.

Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. You must not have sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overwork. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

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 things that stimulate fire such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase their nutrition in daily life, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.