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I started my period on saturday and the blood that comes out is dark brown almost black, is that normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, it is normal.: The dark blood is older blood that is being cleaned out of the vagina.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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A member asked:

I started my period on saturday and the blood that comes out is dark brown almost black, is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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