Patient's question:
The blood is dark red and thin in texture, feeling depressed, dizzy and weak. What is going on?Doctor's answer:
The reasons for dark menstrual blood are numerous: first, gynecological inflammation; second, body cold. The most common one is the so-called "uterine cold" in traditional Chinese medicine, with the main clinical manifestations being: reduced menstrual volume, accompanied by abdominal pain, blood clots, etc. Some patients may also experience cold limbs and sweating. Additionally, an overly hot constitution can also lead to similar clinical manifestations. Patients may present with reduced menstrual volume, darker color (dark red or coffee-colored), and occasionally abdominal pain. Another factor is a thin endometrium, which can also cause reduced menstrual volume. Furthermore, taking certain medications, changes in external environment, and alterations in lifestyle habits can also lead to temporary reductions in menstrual volume or changes in color.Recommendations: It is advisable to take traditional Chinese medicine such as Ai Fu Nu Gong Wan () or Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan (). Dietary supplements like peanuts and jujubes can also be beneficial.