What is the reason for black menstrual bleeding?

During the menstrual period, female friends should learn to observe the amount and color of menstruation, so as to judge the health status of their body. If they find that the color of menstruation becomes darker, it may be accompanied by a small amount of menstruation, or even obvious symptoms of dysmenorrhea, as well as soreness in the waist and knees. This fully indicates that there is a problem with the body. What is the reason behind it?

1. Black menstruation due to qi stagnation and blood stasis

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.

2. Black menstruation 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 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.

3. Kidney deficiency causes black menstruation

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.

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.