Question 1

is it bad if your period blood is black?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Dark menstrual blood is usually indicative of older blood - blood that has remained on the uterus of vagina longer.  It is usually not very heavy.  
Changes to your menstrual cycles are common as women get closer to menopause.  
Significant changes in your menstrual cycle should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 2

why does period blood smell bad ?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: You might have an underlying infection.  Go see your OB/Gyn and get checked for possible vaginal infection.

Question 3

ok. my period blood stinks very badly. 
what can i do to stop this?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: If there is an offensive odor, you can clean yourself out using a disposable water/baking soda douche or a  mildly scented warm water douche.

Question 4

what can i do if my period blood smells bad, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

IT MAY BE NORMAL BUT: There is normally smell of blood when menstruating and that is normal and for some it may be very unpleasant smell.But if the odor has changed lately from what it was before and it is bothering you than see your gynecologist to rule out a bacterial infection.

Question 5

i've never had red period blood. its always been a dark brown pasty texture and i only get it for like 4 days. i don't get bad cramps. is this bad???

Accepted Answer

Blood is blood: One does not need to be concerned with the color or consistency of menstrual blood. Blood is blood. A lack of menstrual cramps is a good thing. Many women with bad cramps would be happy to trade places with you.

Question 6

can your partner be allergic to your period blood? whenever we have period sex he says bad up with a small rash. not sure how to go about treating it or if we should just hold off when im on my period?

Accepted Answer

: You could abstain from sex during your period. Alternatively your partner could wear a condom.
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Question 7

my period is four days late; but having bad cramps, brown discharged mixed with "period blood" but no flow. what is this/what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Check pregnancy test: Check a pregnancy test.  If positive, you may be experiencing an early miscarriage.  If negative, you likely had an late ovulation this month which threw your cycle off.

Unusual cycles that only happen once usually aren't worth working up.   Consistently irregular or problematic cycles are worth a visit to the gynecologist.

Question 8

my 14 year old daughter is having dark red chunky period blood, and has cramps. is this normal cycle or could it be something bad, she isn't late.

Accepted Answer

Likely normal: It's normal to pass clots, and to have blood be darker than normal.  When girls are in their teens, the communication between pituitary and ovary is still maturing. If your daughter is very thin or is heavy, this can lead to abnormal bleeding.  If she has a lot of nosebleeds, or other bleeding, she may need checked for von willebrand disease.  Thyroid can be another explanation.  Good luck!

Question 9

please o have alot of mucus in my period blood and usually have terrible cramps i dont have bad cramps just light ones is it possible im pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Cycles: Generally ,if you are pregnant you won't get a period. Every period is different depending on the tissue that has to be shed.

Question 10

what does it mean if there is no discharge in period blood at all? it's heavy period and bad cramps, will this rule out pregnancy? period was on time

Accepted Answer

I have to ask: What do you mean by "no discharge in period blood at all". Did she bleed or are you saying there was no blood, just bad cramps. Because if its the latter she needs to see a doctor right away.

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Is it bad if your period blood is black?

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Ok. my period blood stinks very badly. what can i do to stop this?

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What can i do if my period blood smells bad, is that normal?

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I've never had red period blood. its always been a dark brown pasty texture and i only get it for like 4 days. i don't get bad cramps. is this bad???

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Can your partner be allergic to your period blood? whenever we have period sex he says bad up with a small rash. not sure how to go about treating it or if we should just hold off when im on my period?

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My period is four days late; but having bad cramps, brown discharged mixed with "period blood" but no flow. what is this/what should i do?

A member asked:

My 14 year old daughter is having dark red chunky period blood, and has cramps. is this normal cycle or could it be something bad, she isn't late.

A member asked:

Please o have alot of mucus in my period blood and usually have terrible cramps i dont have bad cramps just light ones is it possible im pregnant?

A member asked:

What does it mean if there is no discharge in period blood at all? it's heavy period and bad cramps, will this rule out pregnancy? period was on time

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