The main reason for dark menstruation is that women need to keep their uterus warm in autumn and winter.

　　Menstruation is always accompanied by Dysmenorrhea , with blood clots, Irregular menstruation , dark menstrual color and other problems, let female Friends are at a loss. Normal menstruation is usually dark red. If your period is bright red, coffee The color is light and yellow, or black like a leak in the house. 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 by treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Here are five major causes of dark menstruation.

　　Five reasons why women have dark menstruation

　　1. Deficiency of Qi and blood

　　Deficiency of both Qi and blood in women is also the cause of dark menstruation. When Qi and blood are deficient, menstruation is usually affected, which can lead to Menstrual disorders , including increased or decreased menstrual volume, early menstrual cycle or delayed menstruation, prolonged menstrual period, lighter color, thinner texture, etc., are all manifestations of irregular menstruation, and accompanied by insufficient Qi and blood, they can also cause physical abnormalities such as dizziness, pale complexion, chlorosis, lower abdominal pain, tiredness of the mind and limbs, and weak pulse.

　　2、Kidney deficiency

　　Kidney weakness and menstruation will cause some of our female friends to have black menstruation, and the menstrual cycle is often irregular. Sometimes it comes early, sometimes it comes late, the menstrual flow is light, the color is light red or dark red, and the menstrual quality is thick. After kidney deficiency, it will cause soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, pain in the heels, and it will also be accompanied by dizziness and tinnitus, and more urine at night. The color of the tongue is light, and the pulse is sometimes weak and sometimes late. In normal times, you can regulate your menstruation by tonifying the kidneys.

　　3. Irregular menstruation

　　There are many women in life who experience excessive or scant menstrual blood, early or delayed menstrual cycles, and red or red menstrual color when menstruation comes. These are symptoms of irregular menstruation. The reasons for this are usually Gynecology Caused by disease. When menstrual bleeding occurs, it is usually due to women suffering from Vaginitis or cervical erosion . Remind women that there are signs of subsidence on the body healthy When in serious condition, you must go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time.

　　4. Dysmenorrhea due to uterine cold

　　The main manifestation of dysmenorrhea is poor circulation of Qi and blood, which leads to black menstruation, and the menstruation is very unstable. Sometimes it comes early, sometimes late, the time of appearance is very irregular, the amount of menstruation is also unstable, sometimes more, sometimes less, and the color is purple-red, there are blood clots, and women At the same time, it is also accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, swelling and pain in the breasts, chest and ribs, etc. From the tongue, the color of the tongue coating is dark red and there are petechiae, or the tongue coating is too white or light yellow. In terms of treatment, blood flow and breathing are often used to achieve the purpose of reducing blood clots and pain.

　　5. Improper care

　　There are also many women who do not pay special attention to their own health. They smoke and drink during menstruation, engage in strenuous exercise, continue to have sex without restraint, take baths during menstruation, stay up late or overwork themselves during menstruation, and completely ignore menstrual care. These are the main culprits that cause the abnormal color of menstruation to appear black. Therefore, for a healthy body and a perfect life, you must take care of your body.

　　Daily care methods for menstrual darkening

　　1. Stay in a happy spirit and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. During the menstrual period, some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, backache, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, easy fatigue, lethargy, emotional instability, irritability or depression, etc. This is normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.

　　2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the external genitalia. Absolutely no sexual intercourse during menstrual period. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid burnout. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

　　3. Close-fitting clothing that is worn for a long time should be changed and washed frequently, and pay attention to your own hygiene.

　　4. Avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods, and drink more boiled water to keep bowel movement smooth. People with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid onions, garlic, leeks and other things that stimulate fire transport. People with Qi and blood deficiency must usually increase their nutrition, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, liver, spinach, pork, chicken, mutton, etc. They should not eat raw or cold fruits.

　　5. Keep warm and avoid getting wet and cold: Keep warm during menstruation to avoid getting wet and cold. In the cold winter, you must always be wary of the invasion of cold air, and be especially careful to avoid staying outdoors for a long time in rain or snow. Avoid strenuous outdoor exercise in autumn and winter. If you want to exercise during menstruation, you can do some light physical labor, or wait for the sun to come out and go for a walk outdoors.

　　6. If you have dysmenorrhea, you can use ginger water to soak your feet. Soaking your feet more often is good for your health. You can also use warm water or ginger water to soak your feet during menstruation. Especially for women with dysmenorrhea, soaking your feet in ginger water can provide some relief. It should be noted that the temperature of the foot bath during menstruation should not be too high, preferably around 40 degrees, and do not use Chinese medicinal materials to soak the feet casually. If you want to use it to relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea, you need to consult a doctor, otherwise it will not have a soothing effect and may even aggravate dysmenorrhea.

　　Methods for women to warm up in autumn and winter

　　1. Eat more nourishing and warming foods: For example, eat more high-energy foods such as walnuts, dates, and peanuts, so that the innate deficiencies can be supplemented by acquired high energy. You don’t have to worry about getting angry. The constitution of the cold palace is a deficiency of fire energy, and it is not easy to have the symptoms of fire and body heat.

　　2. Walk quickly: Generally speaking, people with cold uterus tend to be quiet and calm, and will easily feel fatigued when exercising too much. In fact, "movement generates yang", and people with cold constitutions especially need to improve their physique through exercise. Walking briskly is a very easy way. Walking, especially walking on cobblestones, can stimulate the meridians and acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, dredge the meridians, regulate qi and blood, improve blood circulation, and warm the whole body.

　　3. Moxa stick warm moxibustion: Generally, two acupoints are selected (Qihai point, 1.5 inches directly below the middle of the belly button, and Guanyuan point, 3 inches directly below the middle of the belly button), and moxa sticks are used for 30 minutes a day. Long-term persistence can be effective.

　　Winter is the peak season for women with dysmenorrhea. Getting rid of dysmenorrhea is really a big test for women, especially those with cold uterus. The basis for getting rid of dysmenorrhea is to "warm the palace", so that qi and blood can flow smoothly, inflammation can be eliminated, and dysmenorrhea will naturally disappear. (Reference website: National Health Network)