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I'm on my period. when i urinate, the color of the blood looks normal. but little by little it starts turning black in the toilet. what could this be?
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Oxidation: Blood will turn black when exposed to oxygen over time. This is a normal chemical reaction called oxidation.
Answered 7/27/2017
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