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Yes, you heard it right. You are no exception. We all experience black or dark-colored blood during the menstrual cycle, and it’s completely normal. The question is there any risk regarding this dark-colored blood? Don’t worry,  You’ll get answered here.

In this blog post, we will discuss

• What is black blood?
• Major causes of black blood
• Foods to cure black blood
• FAQ

What is black blood?

Black blood is normal blood formed from hemoglobin in your body. You can only differentiate it by its color which is black rather than red. This is only because the red blood cell gets older in the uterus are not repelled out of the body during menstruation and turn into a darker color like brown that seems black later on. You experience this usually at the beginning or end of your menstrual cycle.

Major causes of black blood

Here, we discuss some of the main reasons why usually blood changes into a dark or black color. There are

Blood remains in the uterus:

The main reason for dark-colored blood is there retained in the uterus, which causes the red blood cells to change their color because they are oxidized in the uterus.

Slow flow or discharge of blood during the menstruation cycle also leads to this situation because blood has more time to retain in the uterus and get oxidized inside so this will be turned out as black blood or discharge.

Uterus Lining:

The menstrual cycle is involved in the process of shedding of uterine lining (uterus lining). when the shedding process slows down, the blood becomes darker before leaving the body.

Hormonal Changes:

Changes in these two hormones estrogen and progesterone ( Female reproductive hormones) cause changes not only in the color of menstrual blood but also in texture and consistency.

Medical Conditions:

In medical conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, or polyps(Involving common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding) the menstrual blood gets darker. When gets serious consult with your health care provider.

These are some of the common reasons behind black blood in your menstrual period.

Foods to cure black blood

As discussed above, menstrual blood darkening is influenced by different factors including blood cell aging. so, there is no particular food to cure it, but we can maintain good menstrual health by adding different foods to our diet, that promote menstrual health.

• Iron-rich foods( Help in the formation of red blood cells that are directly related to menstrual cycle regulation by providing heavy blood flow).
• Vitamin C-rich foods( Vitamin C is as important as iron if you are taking iron-rich foods you have to add some vitamin C-rich foods as It enhances iron absorption in the body and promotes menstrual health).
• Whole grains( Whole grains like wheat, barley, and oats are the richest source of fiber that will promote overall health).
• Healthy fats( Healthy fats include all your nuts like almonds, avocado, olive oil, etc that will regulate hormones in your body that ultimately promote menstrual health).
• Fruits and vegetables( Try to add them to your diet, as they have essential minerals and nutrients).
• Hydration(Staying hydrated by consuming an adequate amount of water and eating fresh fruits provides moisture that will help in improving the menstrual cycle).

FAQ( Frequently asked question)