Is bright red menstrual period normal?

Nowadays women live under great pressure. On the one hand, there is the pressure in the workplace, where they have to face various roles, attacks from competitors, strict requirements from superiors, and inquiries from subordinates. On the other hand, there are various problems in life. Therefore, many women have various menstrual problems. Some women find that their menstrual period is bright red. So is this situation normal? Does it affect pregnancy?

Normal menstrual blood is darker in color because in addition to blood it also contains endometrial fragments, cervical mucus and vaginal epithelial cells. It starts out lighter in color, then gradually deepens, and finally turns light red and clear. During menstruation, you should pay special attention to keeping away cold and dampness. Many cases of irregular menstruation are caused by catching cold and damp during menstruation. Normal menstruation is mostly dark red. If the menstrual blood is bright red, brown, light yellow, or black like a leaking roof, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine it is due to qi deficiency, cold or heat. It can often be relieved by paying attention to menstrual hygiene or cured through treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, there is a wide range of "normal" menstrual patterns, and the average woman rarely compares her conditions with each other, so she cannot have a clear concept of what is "normal". The color of menstrual blood and how long it lasts depend on how quickly the endometrium is shed. Rapid shedding results in redder menstrual blood, while slower shedding results in a color closer to brown. Brown means the blood is older and smoother. Pink, red or dark red, even close to black for some people, is normal for most women. It has no effect on pregnancy.

Irregular menstruation is very harmful to our body. The bright red color of menstruation does not mean that we have irregular menstruation, but it is at least a prelude. We need to pay attention to this problem and take it seriously in time. Women should not overwork during their menstrual period, so as to avoid having their menstrual blood be bright red.