What causes dark menstrual period? What is the reason for dark menstrual period?

Menstruation is a physiological period that all women must go through. Some manifestations of menstruation can reveal whether a woman’s body is healthy. So why does menstrual blood turn black?

Reason 1: Black menstruation due to deficiency of both Qi and blood

During menstruation, there is dull pain in the lower abdomen, or a feeling of emptiness in the lower abdomen and genitals, which can be massaged. 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.

The daily diet should enhance nutrition, eat high-protein, high-vitamin foods, you can also eat some foods containing, such as sugar, biscuits, etc. American ginseng does not make people dry or produce fire, and can be eaten all year round.

Because of weak constitution and easy fatigue, you should get adequate rest to prevent excessive fatigue. If you can do beauty gymnastics, take a walk, jog, and massage your limbs, chest and abdomen every morning, it will be of great help in regulating qi and blood and strengthening your physical fitness.

Reason 2: 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.

Symptoms of Qi stagnation and blood stasis in women: 1. Constipation; 2. Dry skin and obvious dark circles under the eyes; 3. Severe menstrual pain and irregular periods; 4. Heavy menstrual blood flow; 5. Protruding lower abdomen; 6. Cold hands and feet, but very hot head and face.

These people are prone to blood stasis: 1. People with qi stagnation usually also have symptoms of blood stasis; 3. Manual workers; 4. People who have been in a car accident or internal injuries; 5. People who often eat ice or cold food, especially during menstruation; 5. People with shoulder pain.

Reason 3: 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.

In your daily diet, you can eat more yam, chestnut, black sesame, black bean, donkey-hide gelatin, longan, etc., which can benefit the kidneys, replenish essence, and strengthen the kidneys and waist. Eat less raw, cold and greasy foods such as raw cucumbers, raw radishes, watermelons, persimmons and fried foods. Also avoid eating spicy onions, peppers, fennel, pepper, mint, etc.

Move your waist regularly to allow the Qi and blood in the waist to flow smoothly, thus replenishing the kidney Qi. You can also use your fingers to massage your waist, which has the effect of replenishing the kidneys and absorbing qi. The Yongquan point on the sole of the foot is where turbid air descends. Don’t forget to massage it when soaking your feet at night.