what does it mean when you have black menstrual blood?
412556
Most of the time, dark/blackish menstrual blood is simply what's known as "old blood."  The color depends on the rate at which the bleeding occurs; the slower the bleeding, the blacker in color the blood becomes.  Hope that helps!
834953
It is the degeneration of red blood cells in your flow and the mucous-lining of the uterus that produces that color
1009774
Yes, it is normal, that is the usual lenght of time blood comes out. And it's fine if you have a really heavy flow it evens out later on with time. Every period has it's own pattern so don't stress yourself out so much. If you want more info check with your doctor do not be embarassed they know more about this than anyone else in the world. Also don't be afraid to speak with an aunt or a femal cousin or your mom about it usually girls need support from a feminie figure to help them through the confusion.\n\nJust some facts about your period:\ngo to yahoohealth and research menstration cycle as well as puberty.
1100418
yeah, sickle celled people are resistant to malaraia, so its thought to be a mutation that has helped people adapt to areas high in malaria like africa. so black people have it at a much higher rate than white people
40825
It will come, development varies for everyone. Having your period has nothing to do with the color of your pee. Wondering about yourself is a sign of maturity, little children don't wonder about the changes they go through. So you have at least one sign! One day you'll have some cramps and then you'll see some spotting on your underwear, then you'll be bleeding like the rest of the mature women.
1084936
Something is up, if you've missed 2 periods but your not pregnant...have you been exercising a lot lately? because strenuous exercising can delay a period up to a month. Or it could be something with your kidneys, having high blood pressure and brownish blood in your urine could be a kidney stone or even kidney failure, when your kidneys aren't working, toxins build up in your body and in your blood(hence, the brownish color) and when toxins build up your immune system can turn on you and be, in a way, working against your body rather than FOR it. It can also raise your blood pressure. So, i suggest  seeing a doctor!!!      \n                                      Good Luck!!!
830955
If you're talking about brown mucus from the vagina, this is probably from bleeding. When blood gets "old," it turns brown. You could be having spotting if you are between periods, or it could be just the early discharge from starting your period. I don't know how old you are, but if you are young and aren't menstruating yet, this could mean that you are going to start menstruating soon.
395556
Well, the fact of it is it just might be old blood...\nIf this happens after your period then it's old blood that's passing through your body...\n\nIf, you fear it's not from that then see a doctor and see if they have a test they can run on you in case it's something more..\n\nBut, more or less it's old blood after you have your period alot of girls get it even I do!
362950
Actually, your period is precipitated by a steep DROP in hormone levels that induces shedding of the lining of the uterus. Hormone levels peak just around ovulation (i.e., mid-cycle), and only remain high if fertilization occurs (if there is a pregnancy). In a normal cycle, where there is no fertilization, hormone levels drop steeply and this causes menstruation.
860776
ok hun its not a big deal. Birth Control forces your body to think it is pregnant and so when your period comes you shed the lining like you normally do but it will be thicker and darker. I asked my OB about it and he says its normal for girls on BC to have dark blood.
810350
African American women are more prone to fibroid tumors.  Please read the link.\n\nhttp://www.blackwomenshealthproject.org/aafibroids.htm
1070260
The blood originates in tiny vessels that have formed in the built-up lining of the uterus in anticipation of a possible pregnancy. When the hormone levels drop just prior to the start of a new cycle,  these vessels break off with the shed uterine lining, and that produces the bleeding.
895430
Every woman is different so are her genes & when she would start her menses.  Why don't you ask your female relatives like your mom or aunt to see when they started bleeding, this would give you a better idea when you start.
901244
Sometimes menstrual blood can appear bright red, sometimes it is dark & clotted-looking.  I wouldn't worry about it unless your period lasts longer than usual, or if it is unusually heavy for several hours (soak through a pad or tampon in an hour or less.)  If something seems seriously wrong, check with a doctor.
943571
You need to go to the Dr. You may have endometriosis.That's when the lining of the uterus grows too much.It can cause irregular bleeding.
939519
The brownish-black blood is just blood that has already clotted.  It's the same as a normal period.
539110
Maybe it's just hormonal disbalancy..it happenes.Maybe u have anemia and low cholesterol and estrogens made from it.U need to go to the doctor, to take ur blood for tests.It's possibility for pregnancy as well,but more I suppose for hormonal disbalancy,what is as well serious.