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 normal for period blood to be brown?

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Yes.: Menstrual contents can be quite variable; anything from bright red to black.

Question 3

brown period blood, is this because i work out?

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Normal: That can be a normal color of menstrual flow.

Question 4

why do i have brown period blood when im on with little pain?

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less menses: Blood when exposed to air will oxidize and gradually turn brown (think of how a scab's color changes). So if you have light menses it will often be darker in color.  Also less cramps because less prostaglandins produced.  All good!

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

why is my period blood brown?

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Normal: 'old blood' , blood not bleeding fresh out of blood vessel, turns brown after exposure to air and certain chemical environments.  This is normal.

Question 8

why is my period blood always a nasty shadeof brown?

Accepted Answer

old blood: Blood turns red to brown to black as it ages outside of blood vessels. It is normal.

Question 9

brown period blood every time i get my period?

Accepted Answer

May not be a problem: Depending upon whether you are or are not using oral contraceptives, this could be normal.  If this is a new finding, an examination by your doctor is in order.

Question 10

why is my period blood brown when i start my period?

Accepted Answer

Old blood: Your uterus is evacuating it's lining as well as the blood that comes from the shedding process.  The blood has been collecting in the uterus and thus changes color - that's why it is brown and not bright red.

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