What to do if your menstrual period color is abnormal

Every reaction of our body actually reveals our health status. As the closest friend of us girls, menstruation also shows our health status. During menstruation, the normal state of menstrual blood should be bright red and liquid. If the color of menstrual blood looks abnormal and appears solid, you should pay attention to it to avoid physical problems.

What is the normal color of menstrual period?

Normal menstrual blood is usually dark red. The color is lighter at first, then gradually deepens, and finally turns into a light red and clear color. Don't worry if the color is lighter at the beginning and end, it is normal.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lighter colored menstruation is a symptom of deficiency and cold, such as qi deficiency, blood deficiency, spleen deficiency, and kidney deficiency. Mainly focus on daily conditioning, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm and replenishing warm water. Avoid eating sweets. Increase appropriate outdoor exercise. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Causes of abnormal menstrual color

1. Anemia in women

The menstrual blood of women with anemia is pink or light red in color and as thin as water. The menstrual period is generally short, lasting about 3 to 4 days. Such women also usually feel dizzy and have dry and rough skin. Although they do not have severe dysmenorrhea during menstruation, they will have symptoms of lower abdominal discomfort and back pain.

2. Attacked by cold air

If a woman is attacked by cold air, her menstruation will usually be delayed and last longer, generally more than 7 days. The color of the menstrual blood is dark black or red, with dark red blood clots in the middle. Such women will feel cold in their abdomen during menstruation, and if they have dysmenorrhea, the pain will be aggravated.

3. Poor blood circulation

Women with poor fluid circulation usually feel bloated before menstruation and suffer from constipation during menstruation. Their menstrual blood is dark red and thick, sometimes with dark red blood clots. They also have heavier menstrual blood and longer menstrual periods. Due to poor blood circulation, dysmenorrhea can be so painful that it is unbearable, and you may even be unable to walk. It can only be relieved by painkillers. If a woman suffers from this condition for a long time, she may also have endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

The above three are the possible reasons for abnormal menstrual blood color. Friends can compare their own menstrual blood color and see whether their menstruation is normal according to the editor's analysis!