Black color when menstruation is almost over

Many women find that the color of their menstrual blood is black when their period is about to end. Because the normal color of women's menstrual blood is red, some women think that black menstrual blood means there is a health problem in the body and they are very worried about this. Menstruation is closely related to women's physical health, so it is understandable that they worry. So is it normal for women's menstruation to be black when it is about to end?

First, look at the color of "Auntie"

Have you ever noticed what color your period is?

Red, dark red, brown or black?

Dark red is the normal color of menstruation

Most of the menstrual blood is blood flowing out of the endometrial blood vessels that are peeled off from the uterine wall. It also contains a small amount of cervical mucus, endometrial fragments, vaginal epithelial cells and other components.

The blood flows out and is bright red at first, but because it takes a certain amount of time to be discharged from the uterus through the vagina, the color becomes darker and occasionally coagulates.

Therefore, the color of menstrual blood is mostly dark red, slightly sticky, alkaline, non-coagulated, and blood clots may appear occasionally.

Secondly, what is the reason for black menstrual blood?

There are two situations:

It's a temporary situation, don't worry too much

The dark color of menstrual blood is largely caused by the menstrual blood staying in the uterus for too long, so the cause needs to be analyzed. Some may be temporary factors, while others may require intervention.

Temporary factors include: excessive mental stress and anxiety, poor hygiene habits, sudden drop in temperature or environmental changes, etc.

Solution:

• Choose soft, cotton, breathable sanitary napkins;

• Develop good living habits, change sanitary napkins frequently, and avoid sexual intercourse;

• Adjust your diet appropriately and eat less raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods;

• Maintain a happy and stable mood and learn to relieve various stresses;

• Keep warm during menstruation and avoid overexertion.

The second type lasts for more than three months and may be abnormal

Women whose menstrual period is dark in color for more than three months may be affected by illness.

Such as diseases originating from the uterus and ovaries (submucous uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, adenomyosis, ovarian tumors with endocrine function, etc.).

Gynecological endocrine disorders can also cause menstrual abnormalities.

Some women lose weight excessively just to have a good figure, which leads to malnutrition and in severe cases affects menstruation. It causes dark and clumpy menstrual periods, and may sometimes even lead to reduced menstrual flow or amenorrhea.

Regardless of the reason, if the dark menstrual color lasts for more than 3 months, you should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and prescribe the right medicine. If you have dark or clumpy menstrual periods once or twice, don’t be too nervous.

Three bad habits that cause your menstrual period to turn dark

1. Greed for coolness

Some women do not pay attention to keeping warm during menstruation, such as eating cold foods such as ice cream and popsicles during menstruation, or wearing very thin clothes in winter for the sake of beauty. Little do people know that these behaviors will cause the blood vessels in the pelvis to constrict, leading to too little menstrual flow, dark menstrual color, or even amenorrhea.

Warm tips: Be careful to keep warm and avoid moisture, avoid getting wet in the rain, wading, swimming, drinking cold drinks, etc., especially prevent the lower body from getting cold.

2. Constipation

In women with constipation, the rectum will expand due to the accumulation of stool, which will cause the cervix to push forward and the uterine body to tilt backward. If a woman suffers from long-term constipation, her uterus will often remain in a retroverted position, which will lead to poor menstrual blood discharge and eventually cause blood stasis.

Warm tips: Drink a spoonful of honey or sesame oil on an empty stomach every morning; eat more foods that have a laxative effect, such as milk, yogurt, bananas, apples, leeks, radishes, spinach, pine nuts, etc.

Three: High pressure

If you are depressed or in a bad mood for a long time, Qi may not be able to promote blood circulation, blood circulation may be slow or stagnant, leading to Qi stagnation and blood stasis, resulting in scanty menstruation, dark color, delayed menstruation, etc.