Is black clotted blood during periods a sign of any serious disease? Gynecologist told the reason behind this

'Menstruation' which is also called period. It is a natural process. This happens to every woman once a month when she is in her reproductive age.

'Menstruation' which is also called period. It is a natural process. This happens to every woman or girl once a month when she is in her reproductive age. As you know, this is a biological process which makes a woman different from a man. It starts from the very young age of any girl i.e. 12 to 15 years of age and ends when she becomes a woman i.e. between 50 to 55. 

Actually, in this process the outer boundary of the ovary starts breaking and coming out. Which is also called endometrium. Every woman's period cycle is different. Generally many changes are seen in the blood during periods. Some may have too much red while others may have black or orange. People may get upset after seeing this. In such a situation, the question is what should you do? 

The color of periods can also be like this

Period blood is not only red but can also be of different colours. According to gynecologists, throughout the menstrual cycle, the color of menstrual blood can vary from dark red, pink or brown to different colors. In fact, menstrual blood can be black, orange, green or even brown.

According to the news published in Only My Health, according to Dr. Tyagi, there are many reasons for these different colors. Which includes early pregnancy, infection and much more. Telling us about the different stages of menstrual bleeding. Doctors say that at the beginning of your period, fresh blood is usually bright red. According to WebMD, bright red blood means that your blood is fresh and has not been in the uterus or vagina for some time. If your flow is heavy, the blood may appear darker, especially if there are clots. Brown blood may also come out in the last days of periods. This color is because the blood has had a chance to react with the air. The doctor further says. If your menstrual blood is pink then it means that your menopause is about to come. 

If the color of your periods is brown or black, it means that the blood has remained in your uterus for a long time. Due to which it gets oxidized. Whereas if you are having too much white discharge. Along with that, if symptoms like fever, pain and foul smell are visible in the body, then you should immediately talk to the doctor without wasting time. If someone is having periods every 3 to 10 days or every 3-6 weeks, then it is a problem and you should immediately take it to the doctor. 

Other common causes of black or very dark menstrual blood include:

Use of hormonal birth control methods.

Certain medications, especially blood thinners and hormonal treatments.

Underlying medical conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, or uterine polyps; These occur in very rare cases.

Changes in diet or stress levels, which can affect hormonal balance and menstrual flow.

Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.