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My period blood has been dark brown/black and quite thick, throughout my whole period. so not just at the beginning or end. its been like this the past 3/4 months. not pregnant. still normal?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Period blood ?: "Dark brown/black" blood represents oxidized hemoglobin, which darkens with even brief time. This is usually normal, and depends on whether there is a slow release of blood from shedding endometrium, which may occur if a blood clot blocks the flow partially.

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Answered 2/24/2019

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A member asked:

My period blood has been dark brown/black and quite thick, throughout my whole period. so not just at the beginning or end. its been like this the past 3/4 months. not pregnant. still normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

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