Why is my period blood black?

I wonder if you have ever observed the color of your menstrual period. In fact, the color of your menstrual period can also show your physical condition or what aspects you need to pay attention to. Generally speaking, the color of menstruation is bright red. But there are also many people whose menstrual blood is black, brown, dark red, etc. The color change of menstruation may be related to the speed at which the uterine membrane is shed. Besides this, there are some other reasons.

Causes of black menstrual blood

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.

In addition to what was mentioned before, the speed at which the endometrium is shed may affect the color of menstrual blood. The slower the speed, the darker the color may be, causing it to become black. There are also some other reasons, such as gynecological inflammation and drug effects. So since menstrual blood is black, you should first understand the reason for the blackening, then identify your own symptoms, and finally prescribe the right medicine. However, everyone should still pay more attention to taking care of their bodies during the menstrual period.