Why is a woman's menstrual period dark?

Women's menstruation can help women regulate their bodies, promote metabolism, and thus improve women's physical functions. The color of women's menstrual blood is generally darker than that of blood, but some women report that the color of their menstrual blood is black. There are many reasons for dark menstrual blood, most of which are caused by endocrine disorders in women. So, why does a woman’s menstrual period turn black?

Generally speaking, there are three reasons why menstrual blood turns black:

Reason 1 for dark menstrual blood: Qi stagnation and blood stasis cause dark menstrual blood

The menstruation is irregular, the amount of menstruation may be more or less, the color is purple-red, there are clots, and the menstruation is not smooth. Or it may be accompanied by lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure, or distension and pain in the chest, flanks, breasts, and lower abdomen, abdominal distension and discomfort, purple tongue or petechiae, thin white or thin yellow tongue coating, and stringy or astringent pulse. The treatment is suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

Reason 2 for black menstrual blood: Qi and blood deficiency causes black menstrual blood

The menstrual cycle is advanced or delayed, the menstrual volume increases or decreases, the menstrual period is prolonged, the color is light, and the quality is thin. Or there may be pain in the lower abdomen, dizziness, fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite and loose stools. The tongue is pale red and the pulse is thready and weak. Treatment should focus on replenishing both Qi and blood.

Reason 3 for dark menstrual blood: Kidney deficiency causes dark menstrual blood

The menstrual cycle is irregular, the amount is small, the color is light red or dark red, and the texture is thin. Weak waist and knees, heel pain, dizziness, tinnitus, or cold lower abdomen, or frequent urination at night. The tongue is pale and the pulse is weak or slow. Treatment is suitable for tonifying the kidney and regulating menstruation.

Please be reminded that the root cause of women's menstrual disorders lies in the kidneys, "the kidneys control water and store essence." Kidney deficiency will lead to insufficient menstrual fluid and lack of essence and blood, which will cause frequent menstrual disorders. Menstrual disorders will cause ovarian damage, and damaged ovarian function will cause women to age prematurely. Therefore, the best effect can be achieved only when the three aspects of tonifying the kidney, regulating menstruation and nourishing the nest are taken into consideration at the same time. Just like Qi deficiency can lead to blood deficiency, replenishing both Qi and blood will have the best effect. The best effect is achieved by taking a three-pronged approach: regulating menstruation, nourishing the kidneys, and nourishing the ovaries.