Patient's question:
Why is it that my period has come, but the pregnancy test still shows pregnancy? I usually have my period on the 25th of the previous month, and this month it arrived on the 28th, but only with a little bit of blood on the first day, and it has continued until today, the 10th. Previously, it only lasted five days, and now the period has also changed color, turning black. What could be the reason for this? Additionally, I have been feeling bloated in my lower abdomen.Doctor's answer:
Dark menstrual blood is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, where the menstrual blood accumulates in the uterus for an extended period. This is related to menstrual pain and falls under menstrual irregularities. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for herbal treatments to regulate the condition.During the menstrual period, it is important to keep warm, avoid cold, cool, raw, and cold stimuli; ensure adequate rest, reduce fatigue, enhance nutrition, and strengthen the body; avoid emotional stress and maintain a positive mood; prevent excessive sexual activity in daily life, and absolutely avoid sexual intercourse during the period; avoid strenuous exercise and maintain external genital hygiene.