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What would a few thick red-black stringy clots that look like jelly mean on day 1 of period? not sexually active. period is always on time.

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Dr. Michael Perez answered

Probably nothing: The character of the clots doesn't mean much. If the blood is with your periods, it is not suspicious for any medical condition.

Dr Ingram and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/18/2018

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A member asked:

What would a few thick red-black stringy clots that look like jelly mean on day 1 of period? not sexually active. period is always on time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Perez answered

Dr Ingram and 3 doctors agreed

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