What color is normal menstrual blood?

We all know that the condition of menarche is closely related to the female body. Abnormal color of menstrual blood is also an unhealthy reflection. Many women find that the color of their menstrual blood is wrong. So, what is normal menstrual blood? What should I do if the color of menstrual blood is wrong? Let's learn about it together.

What is normal menstrual blood?

It is abnormal for menstrual blood to be bright red. Normal menstrual blood is darker in color because, in addition to blood, it also contains uterine wall debris, cervical mucus and vaginal squamous epithelial cells, etc. The color is light at first, then gradually becomes heavier, and finally becomes dark red and clear. The menstrual period belongs to a special menstrual cycle, so you should pay attention to it in your daily life. During menstruation, you should avoid excessive exercise, such as long jump and 100-meter race. Since that may cause or aggravate human discomfort, it is also better to drink warm water as much as possible and it is not suitable to drink strong tea. Because strong tea contains high caffeine, it can stimulate nerves and cardiovascular system, and can easily cause menstrual pain, prolonged menstruation or excessive bleeding. It is very important not to have sexual intercourse during this period, because during the menstrual period, the uterine wall peels off and there are fresh wounds in the uterus. If you have sex at this time, you may bring the bacteria to the body, causing inflammation of the male reproductive organs, and it may also increase the menstrual flow or prolong the menstrual period, so you should remember this.

What does the color of menstrual blood indicate?

1. Deficiency of Qi and Blood

Women's Qi and blood deficiency is also the cause of black menstruation. When Qi and blood deficiency occurs, the menstrual period is usually affected, which will cause menstrual disorders. Among them, increased or decreased menstrual volume, early menstrual cycle or delayed menstruation, prolonged menstruation, lighter color, thin menstruation, etc. are all manifestations of irregular menstruation. In addition, with the deficiency of Qi and blood, it will also cause abnormalities of the human body such as dizziness, pale face, sallow complexion, lower abdominal pain, fatigue, limb fatigue, and thin pulse.

2. Kidney deficiency

Weak kidney function can cause some of our female friends to have a dark color during menstruation, and the menstrual cycle is often irregular, sometimes early, sometimes late, with a small amount of menstrual flow, light red or dark red in color, and thick menstruation. After kidney deficiency, it will cause soreness in the waist and knees, pain in the heels, tinnitus, dizziness, and more urination at night. The color of the mouth is pale, the pulse is sometimes weak and sometimes slow, and menstruation can be regulated by tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang.

3. Irregular menstruation

In daily life, there are many women who experience excessive or insufficient menstrual blood, early or delayed menstrual cycle, or dark red or bright red menstrual blood when their menstrual period comes. These are all symptoms of irregular menstruation, and the cause of this situation is generally due to gynecological diseases. When the color of menstrual blood turns dark, it is usually because the woman suffers from vaginitis or cervical erosion. Ladies are reminded that if their bodies are in sub-health, they must go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time.