Patient's question:
Medical Description: Originally, there were about 6 days left until the menstrual period, but it came earlier. It seems different from the normal menstrual flow, and the color is dark.History of Treatment and Effect: Previously, there was a gynecological inflammation, but it has been cured since then.
Help Needed: I want to ask what this situation might be, as I have never experienced it before.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, a normal menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days, but it is still considered normal if it is or delayed by up to 7 days, because almost anything can cause irregular menstrual cycles, including stress, illness, recently taken medication, or the use of hormonal contraception, etc. Darker menstrual blood may be related to inflammation. In fact, the menstrual blood that comes every month is the blood flowing in the body's blood vessels and should be bright red. However, because menstrual blood is mixed with detached endometrial fragments, cervical mucus, and vaginal epithelial cells, it appears darker and is not as bright red as the blood flowing from skin damage. Additionally, some small thin fragments are mixed in the menstrual blood. Especially for some people with relatively less menstrual blood, if it stays in the uterus and vagina for a longer time, the color becomes even darker. Therefore, while paying attention to the color of menstrual blood, it is also necessary to pay attention to the menstrual cycle, the duration of menstruation, the amount of menstrual flow, and whether there are any discomforts.