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Started period n blood was normal color but 1 day in blood is now black n tar like. it's not dark brown like old blood n there's no smell, what is it?

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ENdometriosis: Menstrual blood in endometriosis may be black and tar like. You are on birth control pills. Maybe, you will need to take pills continuosly so a sot avoid a period and induce a state of amenorrhoea that can help with endometriosis. Discuss with your doctor.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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