i started my period 3 years ago and it's regular. normally it's red but this time it's deep black. it's the first day of my cycle and it's not old and dried up (i know, ew) it's been like this all day. i'm not pregnant and i don't have any STDs or anything that i know of, i got tested 2 weeks ago. does anyone know what this is or is it normal? should i see a doctor? i'm having killer cramps, worse than i normally have. thanks in advance.
2007-03-17 11:57:04 · 9 answers · asked by chris 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i haven't been doing anything different, i go running every day and am very active. i'm not on the pill. i have always had just red or dark red, never this black.
2007-03-17 12:06:10 · update #1
also i have a syst
2007-03-17 12:07:04 · update #2
Hi there, our blood turns black when it begins to breakdown, what most likely has happened here is that you started your period a day earlier but for some reason the blood pooled in your uterus a bit before it made it's way out,(hence being called "old blood") blood can start to breakdown and turn black in even just a few hours. it's nothing to be overly concerned about, and the cramps are probably nothing to be overly concerned about as well. Of course you could contact your doctor if you are worried about it.
2007-03-17 12:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have major cramps because your womb is shedding it's lining which is completely normal. I have black/brown blood all the time, and get killer cramps too - it's horrible & i usually end up doubling up on the floor in Pain.
You don't have a STD and you will be fine :)
-- EDIT: If you are seriously worried, though, you should see a doctor. When I have my period, i usually have a mixture of red/brown blood but sometimes i see some blobs of black - quite large and I get 'killer' cramps too. I hope you're okay.
2007-03-17 19:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by ♥H] ッ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definately see a doctor. I know a lot of my friends have had long and heavy periods so they have to be on birth control to control their periods. You should ask your doctor about that. However, about the deep black part, you should really get the checked out because your probably just shedding too much which is another reason why, again, you should consider going on the pill.
2007-03-17 19:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're dehydrated (black blood) and low on calcium (cramps). All the same, you should probably see a doctor.
In the meantime: drink lots of water and eat some high-calcium foods or make sure you're taking your multi-vitamins. Athletes get cramps whenever they fail to keep up with their calcium intake and I get really brutal period cramps when I do the same (eating yogurt a few times and drinking 2% milk before my period works wonders).
2007-03-17 19:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by laughter_6 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm...I guess I'd see a doctor. Sudden changes in menstrual blood can sometimes mean there's deeper problems, but it could just be a change in something else. Have you started any different medications? If the problem persists, see a doctor.
2007-03-17 19:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its could be that or its just a dif color like mine will change from dark red to light red to black so on and so it might just have changed so thats good you went t a dr! and this site has tips on cramps!
beinggirl.com
2007-03-17 19:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by millied793 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
black usually means ovarian or cervix cancer
2007-03-17 19:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get a historectomy!
2007-03-17 19:07:26 · answer #8 · answered by Barfball 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋
well...i dunno if thats normal...actually i dont think it is! so yeah get that checked out...
2007-03-17 19:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by alone_in_the_shadows 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋