What causes dark menstrual period?

Among gynecological diseases, dark menstrual discharge is a relatively common one, which is usually caused by irregular menstruation or abnormal bleeding. Some people often ignore the dark menstrual period because they don’t know much about it, which makes the condition worse and difficult to treat. The following analysis of the symptoms of dark menstrual discharge, I hope it can be helpful to everyone.

1. Qi and blood deficiency causes dark menstrual blood

A woman's menstrual cycle may be advanced or delayed, the amount of menstruation may increase or decrease, the period may be longer, the color may be lighter, and the quality may be thinner. Or there may be lower abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite and loose stools. The tongue is pale red and the pulse is thready and weak. The treatment of this condition should be to replenish both Qi and blood.

2. Kidney deficiency causes dark menstrual blood

Women's menstrual cycles are irregular and the amount of menstrual blood is small, light red or dark red in color, and thin in texture. Symptoms include soreness in the waist and knees, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, cold lower abdomen, or frequent urination at night. The tongue is pale, and the pulse may be weak or slow. Kidney deficiency is one of the reasons why women’s menstrual period turns dark. Treatment should focus on tonifying the kidney and regulating menstruation.

3. Qi stagnation and blood stasis cause dark menstrual blood

Women's menstruation is irregular, with the amount of menstrual flow sometimes heavy and sometimes light, purple-red in color, with clots, and irregular menstruation. Or it may be accompanied by lower abdominal pain that refuses to be pressed, or pain in the chest, flanks, lower abdomen, and breasts, chest tightness and discomfort, purple tongue or petechiae, thin white or thin yellow tongue coating, and a stringy or astringent pulse. Treatment should be aimed at promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

The above is an introduction to the reasons for dark menstrual blood. Women must pay attention to maintenance in daily life and learn more about the hazards and prevention methods of irregular menstruation. If symptoms of dark menstrual blood appear, they must be checked and treated in time.