Many women experience low menstrual flow and dark color. What is actually going on? Will it cause harm to the body? How should it be treated?
Gynecological experts say that when menstrual flow is low and the color turns black, female friends are very worried. Generally, the occurrence of this situation is actually due to the black color of menstruation caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, and the prolonged accumulation of menstrual blood in the uterus. Low menstrual flow refers to a decrease in menstrual flow compared to normal, often caused by blood deficiency, qi stagnation, blood stasis, cold coagulation of blood vessels, phlegm obstruction, and other reasons.
So experts suggest that female friends who experience this phenomenon should go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner. Generally, diseases that cause menstrual disorders in women are seen in ovarian and cervical diseases. Menstruation is formed by the stimulation of the endometrium by hormones secreted by the ovaries, which are controlled by the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Therefore, whether the function of the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus is abnormal, it will affect menstruation. There are two main reasons for menstrual irregularities, low menstrual flow, and dark color:
1. Neuroendocrine dysfunction: mainly caused by unstable or defective function of the posterior pituitary ovarian axis, namely menstrual disorders.
2. Organic diseases or drugs: including local inflammation of reproductive organs, tumors and dysplasia, malnutrition, intracranial diseases, other endocrine disorders such as thyroid, adrenal gland skin holding dysfunction, diabetes, Sheehan's disease, liver diseases, blood diseases, etc. Menstrual disorders may occur in individuals who use medications for treating mental illness, endocrine preparations, or use intrauterine devices for contraception.
Everyone has their own standard for a small amount of menstrual flow, but if your menstrual color still appears black, it is best to seek medical treatment at a hospital and prescribe the right medicine.
