Is bright red menstrual blood normal?

We all know that every girl will have menstruation, and I believe that every monthly menstrual period is also the most distressing time for every girl. Normal menstrual blood is dark red, mixed with small fragments of shed endometrium, cervical mucus, and vaginal epithelial cells, but without blood clots. So is it normal if menstrual blood is bright red? What causes it? Let’s take a look at it together below.

The amount of menstrual blood is difficult to calculate, and generally the heaviest bleeding occurs on the 2nd to 3rd day of menstruation. Due to differences in individual physique, age, climate, region and living conditions, menstrual volume may sometimes increase or decrease slightly, which is all within the normal physiological range.

Menstrual color refers to the color of menstrual blood. Menstrual blood is generally dark red. It starts out lighter, then gradually darkens, and finally turns light red and clear. In addition to blood, it also contains endometrial fragments (black), cervical mucus and vaginal epithelial cells. The main characteristic of menstrual blood is that it does not coagulate, but under normal circumstances there are occasionally some small clots.

Normal menstruation is mostly dark red. If the menstrual blood is bright red, brown, light yellow, or black like a leaking roof, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine it is due to qi deficiency, cold or heat. Bright red menstrual period may be relieved by paying attention to menstrual hygiene or cured by traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, there is a wide range of "normal" menstrual patterns, and the average woman rarely compares her conditions with each other, so she cannot have a clear concept of what is "normal". The color of menstrual blood and how long it lasts depend on how quickly the endometrium is shed. Rapid shedding results in redder menstrual blood, while slower shedding results in a color closer to brown. Brown means the blood is older and smoother. Pink, red or dark red, even close to black for some people, is normal for most women. Bright red menstrual blood may be a symptom of irregular menstruation. To treat irregular menstruation, the cause of the irregularity should be found first. Each link in the reproductive endocrine axis must be in a normal state. If there is a problem in any link, the corresponding hormone level will also change. Therefore, women with irregular menstruation must check their hormone levels and ovarian function.

The above article explains in detail the color of menstrual blood and health. I believe everyone has already understood it. However, menstrual color is often related to factors such as fatigue, warmth, and mood. If your menstrual blood is bright red, you should first consider your own situation and observe for a few days. If you feel any discomfort or abnormality, go to a regular hospital for relevant examinations in time to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment.