Women's period will turn black

Menstruation is the periodic shedding of the endometrium accompanied by bleeding, which occurs about once a month. Many people call it "period." Women will encounter various problems during their menstrual period, such as dysmenorrhea, dark menstrual blood, etc. If you want to spend your menstrual period safely, you need to pay more attention to your health care. So why is blood black during menstruation? How should women take care of their health during menstruation? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

Why is the blood black during menstruation?

Menstrual color refers to the color of menstrual blood. Normal menstrual blood is dark red, mixed with small fragments of shed endometrium, cervical mucus, and vaginal epithelial cells, but without blood clots. If the menstrual blood is as thin as water, only slightly pink, or black or purple, it is abnormal. Generally speaking, there are three reasons why blood turns black during menstruation:

1. Black menstruation due to kidney deficiency

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.

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. 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.

How should women take care of their health during menstruation?

1. Cleanliness and hygiene

Because the uterus is open and the endometrium is broken during menstruation, bacteria can easily enter from the vagina. Therefore, during menstruation, you must pay attention to keeping the vulva clean, change menstrual belts and underwear frequently, and strictly prohibit sexual intercourse and bathing in a tub to prevent the invasion of evil toxins and the occurrence of gynecological diseases.

2. Combine work and rest

Appropriate labor and exercise are still acceptable during menstruation, but excessive fatigue and strenuous exercise should be avoided. For example, the labor intensity should not be too high, and strenuous sports activities or fitness exercises should be avoided as much as possible. Excessive physical activity often depletes the body's Qi, and Qi deficiency makes it impossible to control blood, causing prolonged menstruation or excessive menstrual flow.

3. Adjust your mood

This refers to the period during which the yin blood is deficient, the liver qi is excessive, and the emotions are easily agitated.

If you are in a bad mood, the liver will not be able to release its energy, which can make the body's qi and blood flow poorly, affecting the normal menstruation or aggravating the discomfort during menstruation. Therefore, you must keep a good mood during the menstrual period. In this regard, it depends not only on your own adjustment, but also on the understanding and cooperation of other family members.