What's the matter with the black blood?

Menstruation is a common condition among women. Normal women will experience this condition every month. After this condition occurs, some abnormal conditions will occur, such as black blood. This condition should be treated immediately, and there are many reasons for the occurrence of black blood, such as kidney deficiency. So what is the cause of black blood during menstruation?

Reason 1: Black menstruation occurs due to deficiency of both Qi and 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 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. Treatment should focus on replenishing both Qi and blood.

Reason 2: Black menstrual period due to kidney deficiency. The menstrual cycle is irregular, the amount is small, and it is light red or dark red and 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. Suitable for nourishing the kidney and regulating menstruation.

Reason 3: Black menstrual discharge is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. The menstruation is irregular, the amount of menstruation may be more or less, it is purple-red in color, there are blood clots, and the menstruation is not smooth. Or it may be accompanied by lower abdominal pain, 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. Suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

Daily conditioning for black menstrual blood: 1. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. You must not have sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overwork. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

2. Avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or other irritating foods. Drink more water to keep your bowel movements smooth. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating things that stimulate fire such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase their nutrition in daily life, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.

3. Maintain a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability or depression during the menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.

4. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, and have good ventilation and air permeability. It should be washed and changed frequently, and the changed underwear should be dried in the sun.