What is the reason for dark red menstruation

Many female friends usually don’t care much about the color of their menstrual blood, but sometimes if you find that your menstrual blood is dark red, you should be very careful. Normal menstrual blood color should be bright red and dark red. Lighter, too dark, or grayish black are not normal manifestations and you need to go to the hospital for a check-up.

What is normal for menstruation?

Normal menstruation is usually dark red. The color is light at first, then gradually becomes darker, and finally becomes dark red and clear. If the color is lighter at the beginning and end, don't worry, it's normal.

According to Chinese medicine, lighter-colored menstrual blood is a symptom of yin deficiency and internal heat, such as qi deficiency, qi and blood deficiency, spleen deficiency, and kidney deficiency. Take daily care as the main focus, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm and replenish warm water. Avoid eating sweets. Increase moderate outdoor exercise. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Causes of abnormal menstrual blood color

1. Female anemia: The color of menstrual blood of women with anemia is light pink or light red, the menstrual blood is thinner like water, and the menstrual period is generally short, ending in about 3 to 4 days. Such women also generally feel dizzy, their skin is relatively dry and rough, and although they will not have severe menstrual cramps during their menstrual period, they may also have symptoms such as lower abdominal discomfort and waist pain.

2. Suffering from cold air: If a woman suffers from cold air, her menstrual period will be delayed and last longer, usually more than 7 days. The color of the menstrual blood is dark gray or bright red, with dark red blood clots mixed in the middle. Such women also feel cold in the abdomen during menstruation, and if they have menstrual cramps, the pain will be aggravated.

3. Poor blood circulation: Women with poor blood circulation usually feel bloated before menstruation and suffer from constipation during menstruation. The menstrual blood is dark yellow-red and thicker. Sometimes dark red blood clots are also discharged. In addition, the menstruation is heavier and the menstrual period is longer. Due to poor blood circulation, menstrual pain can be so painful that you can't even walk, and you have to rely on painkillers to relieve it. If women experience this condition for a long time, they may also be suffering from endometriosis or uterine fibroids.