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Why Is My Period Blood Black?

why is my period blood black?
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Black color is seen mainly if it is not fresh blood. The blood collected in the uterine cavity and then coming out shall be black in color. Other possible factor is an infection which has to be confirmed after doing a vaginal examination.
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Why Is My Period Blood Black?

Black color is seen mainly if it is not fresh blood. The blood collected in the uterine cavity and then coming out shall be black in color. Other possible factor is an infection which has to be confirmed after doing a vaginal examination.