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I kept my menstural chart since last year, it maintains 28days but my problem is that it's very dark like chocolate & ends just 1or2dys n cramps?

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Dr. Maureen Ziboh answered

Menstrual Problems : The dark blood and decreased frequency could signify some hormonal imbalance. I would see a doctor to get some blood work as well as a pelvic ultrasound to make sure you do not have build up of the lining.

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2017

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A member asked:

I kept my menstural chart since last year, it maintains 28days but my problem is that it's very dark like chocolate & ends just 1or2dys n cramps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maureen Ziboh answered

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

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