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A 23-year-old female asked:
my period blood is very light in color. like it's not really red, nor brown. why is that?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Leila Hashemi answered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Period: Hi, that could happen sometimes but if there is any change of pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test of course.
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Dr. JAMES THREATTE answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
May not be period: blood is usually red, brown or black.
3763 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 19-year-old member asked:
I have my period but nothing comes out no blood just white/black liquid what does that mean?
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Dr. Marianne DiNapoli answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 8 years experience
Pregnant?: White, mild discharge from the vagina is usually normal and due to hormones. Sometimes old blood can appear dark brown as it is exposed to the air. If your most recent period was lighter or shorter than usual, it is possible you are pregnant and it was not a true period. It might be a good idea to visit a doctor or take a home pregnancy test.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Do I have my period or is it real blood?
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Depends: Menstrual blood is different from circulating blood as it is a mixture of blood and uterine lining tissue, which are not found in regular blood. Please see your pcp as they will be more than willing to answer any questions for you regarding menstruation.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
I am on my period a blood came out. It look strange it was wierd it was small with a string on it the string attach to it . What could have caused it?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Was it a tampon?: Might you have forgotten that you had a tampon in your vagina?
6006 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Slade Suchecki commented
Family Medicine 18 years experience
I took care of a patient with similar situation. It was a tampon - with the cardboard applicator... Patient almost developed into septic picture. Remove it - consider a thorough GYN exam to ensure it is all out and not anything else.
Feb 25, 2012
A 27-year-old member asked:
I am on my period. A wierd blood clog came out with a string attach to it. I do not wear tampons?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Allen Seely answered
General Practice 31 years experience
PROBABLY NORMAL: During a normal monthly menses (a period) a woman sloughs off the endometrial (uterus) lining. Blood, small clots and other debris are normal. Another possibility is a very early pregnancy/miscarriage which are very common and usually go unnoticed. A preganancy test may still test positive in some cases.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Why is my period blood brown?
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Dr. SG Erman answered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Normal: 'old blood' , blood not bleeding fresh out of blood vessel, turns brown after exposure to air and certain chemical environments. This is normal.
5892 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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