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

Re: Color of Menstrual Blood-PLEASE respond!!

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 3 Mar 1999 01:21:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 25 Feb 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>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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