Dark spots in menstrual period are caused by cervical cancer

Dark menstrual blood or clots may be a sign of cervical cancer, but it may not be caused by cervical cancer. If patients experience related symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for a complete gynecological examination to confirm the diagnosis and receive targeted treatment.

1. It may be related to cervical cancer

Due to local tissue necrosis and shedding of cervical cancer, vaginal bleeding may occur. When the amount of bleeding is small, it stays in the vagina for a long time and may appear black or brown after oxidation. At the same time, if blood vessels rupture at the site of cervical cancer, obvious small blood clots may appear. Therefore, when women experience the above situation and other discomfort symptoms, they may consider the possibility of cervical cancer.

2. It may not be related to cervical cancer

1. Endocrine disorders: If the patient has bad living habits such as staying up late for a long time, excessive mental stress, or abnormal secretion of estrogen and progesterone in the body, it may cause periodic exfoliation disorder of the endometrium, thus affecting the color and texture of menstruation. At this time, the menstrual color will be darker, and it may also be accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain.

2. Pelvic inflammatory disease: It is usually caused by factors such as ascending bacterial infection. Under the stimulation of inflammatory factors, it will cause local mucosal congestion, edema and even ulceration, thereby causing irregular vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal distension.

3. Threatened abortion: Common in pregnant women, due to external factors or abnormal chromosomes of the embryo, it may cause a small amount of vaginal bleeding in pregnant women. The blood can stay in the uterine cavity for a period of time and gradually coagulate. When it is discharged from the body, it will be brown or black. As the disease progresses, it may also be accompanied by severe paroxysmal abdominal pain and other symptoms.

4. Other reasons: such as placement of intrauterine devices, taking emergency contraceptive pills, etc., may also cause changes in menstrual color. Among them, the dark and clotted menstruation caused by improper placement of intrauterine devices is often manifested as increased menstrual flow and continuous bleeding, while those who take emergency contraceptive pills may also experience nausea, vomiting, breast pain, etc.

For women with dark menstrual discharge and clots, they can temporarily observe. If there is no sign of relief, they should seek medical attention in time to complete relevant examinations. After the diagnosis is confirmed, they should follow the doctor's advice to take appropriate treatment measures. In addition, they should pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life and change and wash underwear frequently to avoid aggravating the discomfort.