Question 1

what does brown period blood mean?

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Brown blood is: Older blood being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 2

is it bad if your period blood is black?

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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

what does it mean if the whole week your period blood was brown?

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Not to worry.: Brown blood is just older, more deoxygenated blood.

Question 4

what does it mean when your period blood is gooey and dark brown?

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Prob your period: The brown discharge was likely your period just a very different one. Brown equals old blood. It is common to have an "off' cycle every now and then. If your pregnancy test is negative then you are not pregnant. Schedule a visit for birth control if you do not want to be pregnant or want better cycle control

Question 5

for 24 hours, there was no presence of period blood. but suddenly, the period blood appeared again. what could this mean?

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Irregular periods: There are multiple causes of irregular periods, ranging from hormonal imbalances to medication side effects.  REcommend discussing this issue with your OBGYn if the condition is persistent.

Question 6

why is my period blood colored black?

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This is older,: Deoxygenated blood being shed.

Question 7

my period blood is black and thick why is that?

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

Question 8

what does dark red period blood mean?

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Old blood: This dark blood is not new bleeding, the uterus is just getting rid of old bleeding.

Question 9

why is my period blood black for the first 2 days?

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See your doctor: Brown/black discharge is typically light bleeding.  There are lots of causes of  such bleeding, including pregnancy, stds, other infections, polyps, or fibroids. Mathis can also happen with birth control pills.  You should see your doctor to be sure.

Question 10

what does it mean when your period blood is orange?

Accepted Answer

Period color: Hi, there are 2 possibilities, 1- mixing the period blood with discharge from ur cervix 2- infection
plz see ur MD for pelvic exam.

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