Question 1

period 10 days late finally came light but painful for 3 days,1 day after it ended i had dark brown/black blood ?

Accepted Answer

Irregular period: Many things cause irregular periods. If you were having unprotected sex it is possible this was a mild miscarriage.  It could also be due to  normal life stressors. You should reset to a normal period within the next two months. If you miss your next period, take a home pregnancy test. For any other concerns please see you doctor.

Question 2

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 3

why is my period blood colored black?

Accepted Answer

This is older,: Deoxygenated blood being shed.

Question 4

i'm seeing black blood in my period, help?

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That just means that: It is older blood being cleaned from your uterus.

Question 5

how come i have black blood before my period?

Accepted Answer

This could be the: Initiation of your period. The black blood may be a combination of de-oxygenated old blood with sloughed endometrial tissue.

Question 6

my period blood is black and thick why is that?

Accepted Answer

Old blood: Get a GYN evaluation and a pelvic exam. This sounds like old vaginal blood  mixed with mucous.

Question 7

black colored blood on the first day of period?

Accepted Answer

Please Clarify: Having a period means you have blood. What is the question here? You are having a period.

Sometimes blood is brown, sometimes it is black. And it can be every shade of red between the two.

Question 8

is it normal to pass black blood on your period?

Accepted Answer

Very common: This is especially common in women who are on birth control pills and as a result have much lighter periods.

Question 9

i'm seeing black blood 2nd day of period. what's this mean?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry.: Black blood is older, deoxygenated blood being cleaned out of the vagina.

Question 10

what does it mean when you have your period, but you blood comes out blackish-brownish?

Accepted Answer

The blood is: Likely old and deoxygenated. Don't worry - the color of menstrual blood isn't normally clinically significant.

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Period 10 days late finally came light but painful for 3 days,1 day after it ended i had dark brown/black blood ?

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Is it bad if your period blood is black?

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Why is my period blood colored black?

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I'm seeing black blood in my period, help?

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How come i have black blood before my period?

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My period blood is black and thick why is that?

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Black colored blood on the first day of period?

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Is it normal to pass black blood on your period?

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I'm seeing black blood 2nd day of period. what's this mean?

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What does it mean when you have your period, but you blood comes out blackish-brownish?

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