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How should women treat black menstrual bleeding?

Asked by:Betsy

Asked on:Mar 24, 2026 07:00 AM

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  • Aurora Aurora

    Mar 24, 2026

      Why is menstrual blood black?

      1. Black blood clots during menstruation are often related to menstrual flow. When there is heavy bleeding, it is too late to rush out, and it will condense into a blood clot and be discharged. The blood clots are often included. Maybe the bleeding volume at this time is relatively large, and they form a clot. The endometrium will fall off after menstrual bleeding, but there may be some fragments, and blood clots should still be supplied. Uterus Blood from the intima of the blood vessels. In other words, passing blood clots during your period indicates heavy menstrual bleeding. Black blood clots appear during menstruation, varying in size, and are often accompanied by brighter menstrual blood.

      2. Black menstruation appears with blood heat: Black menstruation appears with excessive heat: early menstruation, heavy amount, deep red or purple color, thick and sticky texture, and blood clots. Black menstruation occurs when Qi and blood are deficient: the menstrual cycle is early or late, the amount of menstruation increases or decreases, the menstrual period is prolonged, the color is light, and the texture is thin. Black menstruation occurs when blood is cold: menstruation is delayed, the amount is small, the color is dark and there are blood clots.

      What to do if menstrual blood is black

      Generally speaking, blood stasis can be treated as follows: (1) Compound Motherwort Green: 10-15m1 each time, twice a day, take with warm water. (2) Motherwort ointment (fluid extract, granule, oral liquid): 10g of decoction each time, 1-2 times a day. The liquid extract is 5-10m1 each time, 15-30m1 a day. The granules are 158 each time, and taken with boiling water, twice a day. Oral solution: 20m1 each time, 3 times a day. (3) Shaofu Zhuyu Pills: 1 pill each time, 2-3 times a day, take with warm rice wine or warm water.

      What should you pay attention to if your menstrual blood is black?

      1. It is not advisable to eat spicy food such as raw, cold, sour and spicy food. Drink more boiled water to keep the stool smooth. People with blood heat should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating onions, garlic, leeks and other things that stimulate fire transport. People with Qi and blood deficiency must usually increase nutrition, such as milk, egg , soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, mutton, etc. Do not eat raw or cold fruits.

      2. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation and breathability. They should be washed and changed frequently. The changed underwear should be placed in the sun to dry. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the external genitalia. Absolutely no sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid burnout. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

      3. Keep a happy spirit and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, backache, breast pain during menstruation. distended pain , mild diarrhea It is normal to feel easily tired, lethargic, emotionally unstable, irritable or prone to depression, and there is no need to be overly nervous.

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