Why is the color of menstruation black and not black?

Why is the color of menstruation black and not black?

Black menstrual color and small amount of menstrual flow may be caused by taking birth control pills, endocrine disorders, endometritis, etc.

1. Taking birth control pills: If the patient takes birth control pills for a long time, the estrogen in the birth control pills will change the thickness of the endometrium, making the endometrium thinner, leading to less menstruation. When a small amount of blood stays in the vagina for a long time, it will turn black. Generally, no special treatment is required and it will recover after stopping the medication.

2. Endocrine disorders: If endocrine disorders are caused by staying up late for a long time, irregular diet, high pressure in life, etc., the hormone secretion level in the body will change, which can lead to menstrual disorders, scanty menstruation, dark menstruation and other symptoms. You can use drugs such as Motherwort Granules, Wuji Baifeng Pills, Zhenyuan Tablets, etc. for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Endometritis: If you do not pay attention to menstrual hygiene, bacteria will enter the uterine cavity and cause endometritis. The endometrium will bleed and fall off under the stimulation of inflammation, which may cause dark and scanty menstruation, and cause patients to have symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea. Patients can be treated with drugs such as cephalosporin capsules, metronidazole tablets, and levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by cervicitis and other reasons, which should be actively treated. Women should pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva during menstruation and avoid eating raw, cold and stimulating foods such as ice cream, spicy strips, onions, etc.