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I have black-colored periods after an abortion. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an abortion seven months back. I have been having black colored periods bleeding from the last three months. The bleeding is black on all the days of the periods. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is quite a short history. Having black or altered blood in the first few months after abortion is common. We have to rule out the following possibilities. Get a pelvic scan to rule out any endometrial polyps or any uterine masses or any endometrial pathology. This ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old female, height 5.7 feet, and weight 180 lbs. My period came four days back, usually, it lasts for four days with extreme pain and normal bleeding. But this period had been different, it has been for four straight days of black discharge almost clot-like. I do suffer f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Scanty periods with black discharge can be because of pregnancy or endometriosis. I would suggest you get a urine pregnancy test done. If negative, then ultrasound and thyroid levels should be done to confirm the diagnosis and get furthe... Read Full »
I had a black paste-like discharge during my recent period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a black paste-like discharge during my recent period and was there for only three days. While sexually active this week, my husband noticed a thick, stringy, egg-white-looking discharge. Also, my periods are irregular, and was practicing the pull-out method for a while now... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like more details about your age, weight, menstrual cycle, medical history, and pelvic inflammatory diseases. The dark blood coming may be because of the accumulated blood in the uterus. You might be having hormonal imbalance or perim... Read Full »