What to do if your menstrual discharge is black

Menstruation is one of the criteria for judging women's health status. Under normal circumstances, women will have menstruation once a month. The color of normal menstruation is bright red, the amount is moderate, and it lasts about five days, or about three days. So if the menstruation is abnormal, there may be many manifestations, such as abnormal color, such as black menstruation. So what should you do if the menstrual secretion is black? Here are a few methods for you.

Black menstruation is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, and menstrual blood accumulates in the uterus for a long time. Deficiency of both Qi and blood will result in black menstruation, early or delayed menstruation, and increased or less menstrual flow. 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. Kidney deficiency causes black menstruation: irregular menstrual cycle, small amount, color and texture, sore 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. Black menstruation occurs due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis: there are petechiae on the menstrual period, the tongue coating is thin white or thin yellow, and the pulse is stringy or wiry. The treatment is suitable for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain. Daily conditioning for black menstrual discharge,

1. Keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation, and don't be overly nervous.

2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to external genital hygiene. 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.

3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and air permeability. Underwear should be changed frequently and dried in the sun.

4. Avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or other irritating foods. Drink plenty of water to keep your body full. 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, chicken and soy milk, pork, pork, chicken, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.

Of course, you don’t need to worry too much if your menstrual secretions are occasionally black, because this is likely affected by external environmental factors or changes in diet, and no woman can guarantee that her menstruation is normal every time. However, if menstruation is often abnormal, you should be more careful.