Question 1

my lmp was aug 22 and today september 27 i started to have dark red sticky blood that does not soak my napkin. is this reg menstruation /implantation?

Accepted Answer

Take preg test: Implantation bleeding is not really as common as the internet would have you believe. When it does happen it's  usually 6-12 days after ovulation.  A pregnancy test 7-10 days after unprotected intercourse  is much more helpful. If you are trying to avoid pregnancy considering your age please see your doctor to discuss birth control options. If you are trying to get pregnant take a prenatal vitamin.

Question 2

i've been having a light menstruation ever since i gave birth to my daughter last december 2014. and the blood is dark, what can be the cause of this?

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Menstrual changes: After a woman gives birth to a baby, the pattern of  bleeding with periods.  Darker red blood may be normal. The amount of blood flow may decrease for 1 - 2 years after childbirth. I would record the duration in  days and regularity (every 4 wks ) of your menstrual cycle. This information should be discussed with GYN Doctor.

Question 3

for the last 3 months my mensturation is 'weird'. it usually have heavy flows with lots of cramps now i hardly have cramps and the blood is dark and slimy - i hardly use a tampon because it is so little. must i go see spesialist?

Accepted Answer

Change in menses: If your current menstrual periods are 28-34 days apart, and pregnancy is not a concern, this may just be a normal variation for you.  If you are referring to only bleeding, and it is possible for pregnancy, see your gyn provider for an exam and a serum HCG test, as early ectopic pregnancies may have bleeding associated , which should be addressed immediately.

Question 4

what does really dark menses blood mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It can take hours to days for the blood to exit the vagina during the menses.  Trhe older the blood, the darker it is.

Question 5

my blood flow is dark when i menstruating. why is it so?

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Black = old blood: The color of the blood in your menstrual cycle is not useful or relevant. It reflects how long the blood has been sitting inside your uterus or at the back of your vagina. Red is new. Brown or black blood is older and the blood products have started to break down. Menstrual blood color is not something you need to pay attention to. If your cycles are heavy consider birth control for regulation.

Question 6

why dark brown or black colour blood discharge in small amount for 3 days at the time of mensuration?is there any problem with me?

Accepted Answer

No: Brown or black colored discharge is old blood... Meaning that it may have been blood from days or even weeks ago. If that's all you had, meaning you didn't have a true bleed, you may want to check a pregnancy test if you are sexually active. Otherwise, this light period with dark blood is solely due to hormones. If bothers you, can consider birth control pills to regulate. Good luck!

Question 7

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 8

had intercourse on the 12thday from the 1stday of menstration.on the 28th day had dark blood for 8days it is implantation or regular periods?

Accepted Answer

My vote:  period: Having 8 days of vaginal bleeding, beginning on the 28th day of a menstrual cycle, sounds like a menstrual period.  If the next menstrual period doesn't happen as it should, then one can check a urine pregnancy test a week after missing that period.

Question 9

what causes a dark blood flow during menstrual period?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: This is simply blood from the lining of your womb that has been present for a day or two before being passed and so which looks darker than the usual fresher blood. 

This may come and go, but unless you get any other new symptoms linked to your period – in which case tell your doctor – then i would leave things alone here.

Question 10

had unprotected sex on 7th day of my period last month. this month i bled in dark brown spots of blood  on the normal menses dates for almost 10days. ?

Accepted Answer

Very common: 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.

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A member asked:

My lmp was aug 22 and today september 27 i started to have dark red sticky blood that does not soak my napkin. is this reg menstruation /implantation?

A member asked:

I've been having a light menstruation ever since i gave birth to my daughter last december 2014. and the blood is dark, what can be the cause of this?

A member asked:

For the last 3 months my mensturation is 'weird'. it usually have heavy flows with lots of cramps now i hardly have cramps and the blood is dark and slimy - i hardly use a tampon because it is so little. must i go see spesialist?

A member asked:

What does really dark menses blood mean?

A member asked:

My blood flow is dark when i menstruating. why is it so?

A member asked:

Why dark brown or black colour blood discharge in small amount for 3 days at the time of mensuration?is there any problem with me?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Had intercourse on the 12thday from the 1stday of menstration.on the 28th day had dark blood for 8days it is implantation or regular periods?

A member asked:

What causes a dark blood flow during menstrual period?

A member asked:

Had unprotected sex on 7th day of my period last month. this month i bled in dark brown spots of blood on the normal menses dates for almost 10days. ?

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