Question 1

dark blood on day one of period?

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Not to fret.: This is likely just older blood being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 2

june 5th last day of previous period now its the 20th of june and i have heavy dark blood  help please?

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Visit GYN: Bleeding mid cycle like that is abnormal and needs to be evaluated.  There may be dysynchrony of the endometrium or a polyp causing abnormal bleeding that may need to be removed.  Although hormonal imbalance is the most common cause of irregular bleeding and can be easily treated with hormonal therapy (birth control).

Question 3

i have dark blood at start of period?

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Not to worry.: That is just older blood being cleaned from your uterus.

Question 4

does a day of dark blood count as a period?

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Irregular menses: In birth control pill users, or women using a Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD as a method of contraception, or are close to menopause,  one day of dark blood can count as a period.  If no contraception is being used, it can be a sign of a pregnancy.  If you are not using contraception and are sexually active make sure you get a pregnancy test.  Light menses can be a sign of an early pregnancy.

Question 5

what cause you to pass dark blood a week after your period?

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Hormones, infections: Abnormal bleeding can be a sign of an infection, changing hormones, a polyp in the uterus or cervix.  It is important to have a physical to check for problems.

Question 6

period started,2days dark old blood by third day bright red blood. which should i class as day one? 1st day with dark blood or 1st day with red blood?

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Bright red blood: The first day of the menstrual cycle is also the first day of your menstrual period and that is the very first day you observe bright red blood. Brown spotting is not considered a menstrual period. - See more at: http://www.babymed.com/menstrual-cycle/when-is-the-first-day-of-my-menstrual-cycle-period#sthash.ZXRAjC7f.dpuf

Question 7

why do i have dark blood when im on my period?

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This is normal: Period bleeding can vary in color depending on how heavy or fast the flow is occurring.  More brisk bleeding is bright red, and slower bleeding is darker and even brownish in color.

Question 8

what does dark blood right before your period mean?

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Menstrual spotting: Dark red blood is blood that is bleeding more slowly from the uterus.  It  has time to combine with oxygen  which darkens the color, and sometimes clots.  Early spotting is usually normal, and represents the beginning of a cycle, the sluffing  off of the uterine lining at a slower rate than mid-cycle where the blood is bright red in color.

Question 9

very light period dark blood barely enough for a tampon?

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What is the question: Your period can be affected by many factors. More information and a specific concern is needed...

Question 10

whats those it mean when you spot dark blood after period?

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Menstrual spotting: Dark red spotting after a period is very common at the end of a menstrual cycle.  The dark color of the blood is a result of a slower rate of bleeding, which then  forms clots and then gets expelled from the vagina at a slower rate than at the beginning of the cycle.  It usually does not represent anything harmful.  If it continues, seek medical consultation to determine the cause.

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