Question 1

small dark brown blood spotting on day of expected period, and on and off for three days with pms. period or implantation bleeding ?

Accepted Answer

A person can't tell: Wait a few days. A positive pregnancy test can tell a woman that PRIOR spotting was actually implantation spotting. It can be hard to tell if she is pregnant because some of the symptoms seen in early pregnancy can also happen in non-pregnant women. A urine pregnancy test gives a reliable result about 3 weeks after sex, 1 week after missing a period, or 1 week after having a "weird" period.

Question 2

on the first day of period (for the past 2 cycles) the blood has looked a dark brown (almost black) color. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: Dark blood just mean that its old.  May be the period started when you were sleeping, so the blood wasn't releasing from your body.

Question 3

usually first day of period is brown blood, then red. past 3 days this period is very clotty and only dark brown, is this decidual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

"period" ?'s: All true menstrual bleeding involves a breakdown of endometrial lining.  Other disease states (miscarriage, fibroids, polyps, etc.) can cause heavier bleeding and clots.  Pregnancies outside the uterus (ectopic) can cause this sort of bleeding as well, so see your gyn physician for an exam and testing, and if pregnancy is possible, obtain a serum HCG test to be certain.

Question 4

today is my first menstrual period and the blood is dark brown. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Period light first: When you are experiencing the first few days of your period (or sometimes your last), you can have  slower rate of bleeding. This can often be seen as just brown blood or lighter bleeding, as opposed to the bright red you're used to. This is common, and nothing to worry about. Best wishes.

Question 5

started bc after last menstrual period. now time for period but seeing brown clumps and spotting some dark red blood. i this normal first time on bc?

Accepted Answer

There may be a: little hormonal imbalance as the process begins.  The brown clumps are likely just old blood/ tissue being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 6

is it normal to have brown blood first day of period?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: This ahs probably become the new normal for you. If there are any new symptoms or pain, see your doctor.

Question 7

first day of period brown discharge barely any blood at all?

Accepted Answer

Brown Discharge: This is one of the most common questions on this application.  This is normal. It is not to be worried about.

Question 8

day of period a spot of red blood, two days brown spotting was intimate and had a little red blood and then nothing. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Common complaint: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 9

to ob, im on my 5th day of period. there is still brown blood on my panties. is it possible to ovulate tomorrow even if i still have brown blood?

Accepted Answer

: The presence of blood does not mean you can't or will not ovulate nor is it generally a sign of having ovulated. Ovulating on day 6 of your cycle as you are describing would be unusually early, but the presence of blood is not a factor.

Question 10

have spotty periods with small black blood clots. brown spotting also occurs on first day of period. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual blood: The color of menstrual blood is not usually important. Blood goes from red to brown to black as it gets exposed to Oxygen. If you are not satisfied with the level of menstrual cycle control that you have consider starting birth control to regulate your cycles.

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Small dark brown blood spotting on day of expected period, and on and off for three days with pms. period or implantation bleeding ?

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On the first day of period (for the past 2 cycles) the blood has looked a dark brown (almost black) color. should i be concerned?

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Usually first day of period is brown blood, then red. past 3 days this period is very clotty and only dark brown, is this decidual bleeding?

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Today is my first menstrual period and the blood is dark brown. is this normal?

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Started bc after last menstrual period. now time for period but seeing brown clumps and spotting some dark red blood. i this normal first time on bc?

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Is it normal to have brown blood first day of period?

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First day of period brown discharge barely any blood at all?

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Day of period a spot of red blood, two days brown spotting was intimate and had a little red blood and then nothing. what could this mean?

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To ob, im on my 5th day of period. there is still brown blood on my panties. is it possible to ovulate tomorrow even if i still have brown blood?

A member asked:

Have spotty periods with small black blood clots. brown spotting also occurs on first day of period. what causes this?

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