What is the reason for the light color of the first day of menstruation?

What is the reason for the light color of the first day of menstruation?

If the color of the period on the first day of menstruation is very light, it may be due to physiological factors, or it may be due to endocrine disorders, anemia, etc., and treatment is required according to different causes.

1. Physiological factors: On the first day of menstruation, some women will experience less endometrial shedding, and after mixing with vaginal secretions, the menstrual blood will be very light in color. From the second to the third day of menstruation, the endometrial shedding will gradually increase, and the color of the menstrual blood will change from light red to dark red. This is a normal phenomenon and usually does not require treatment.

2. Endocrine disorders: Due to hormone imbalance in the body, estrogen secretion decreases, which may cause the endometrium to be too thin, making the above situation more likely to occur. At this time, drugs such as Yimucao Granules and Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills can be used to relieve the symptoms under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Anemia: Anemia can cause a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood, causing the blood to become lighter in color. During menstruation, the color of menstrual blood may also become lighter. You can follow the doctor's advice and take ferrous sulfate tablets, dextran iron dispersible tablets and other drugs to relieve them.

In addition to the relatively common reasons mentioned above, there are other reasons, such as endometrial damage. If you have any discomfort, you should seek medical attention and receive timely treatment to avoid delaying the condition.