WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1999: Re: Color of Menstrual Blood-PLEASE respond!!

Re: Color of Menstrual Blood-PLEASE respond!!

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:16:06 EST

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In a message dated 2/25/99 2:35:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, kj7429@aol.com writes:

<< > I was wondering if it is "normal" to have very dark menstrual blood for >the first day or two before it turns more "rosy" or "red"?
**** Probably normal.

>> I know that the red color of blood is due to oxygenation, but wasn't sure
if I should be concerned that the color of the blood is so dark on my maxi- pad. **** No problem -- don't worry.

I am on birth control pills and haven't had any problems with >the pill since starting it in September and I have no other unusual
>symptoms. Although, I have noticed that after I masturbate I will notice a
>brownish colored discharge (slight) on my panties and/or the tissue paper
>after urinating. Could I possibly be injuring my urethra or scratching it,
>causing some bleeding?
**** Possibly - it depends whether you concentrate on the clitoris or the urethral area. Too vigorous manipulation could cause minor trauma. Be gentle! >> Could the dark blood I'm emitting at the beginning of my menstrual period
be older blood that was caused by some injury during masturbation? **** This, I think would be unlikely! Relax.

This discharge I'm talking about only occurs for a few days after I masturbate. What do you think? I'm 24 years old, not sexually active, and healthy.

**** If you are not a TIGER when you masturbate these signs do not sound like any real problem. Do you use any internal stimulation? Any vibrator? Etc.?

**** Enjoy! >>

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider. Personal e-mail cannot be answered, but return 'posts' are OK with me if they will help you! Agape, Dr. George, MD, ACOG

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