Black Vagina Discharge Causes | Dark Brown Menstrual Bleeding

Question:

I had black stuff coming from my vagina, and I thought that my period was going to start, but it did not. Is there something wrong with me?

Answer:

Dark Vaginal Discharge

Dark brown menstrual discharge or vaginal discharge will definitely be a cause of concern particularly if it is occurring for the first time in a woman.

Some time it may happen that normal menstrual flow starts after two to three days of spotting.

Brown or black discharge may not be a concern every time. It may occur due to expulsion of old endometrial tissue.

And this is normal, but in some cases it may be a cause of worry and it may not be due to old endometrial cells.

The causes of brown or black vaginal discharge may be due to:

  • Menopause
  • Pelvic inflammation
  • Sexually transmitted disease such as vaginal warts, gonorrhea
  • Birth control pills can also be one of the cause of black or brown vaginal discharge
  • Stress related problems may cause brown discoloration of vaginal flow

If the black discharge is due to late period then it is the result of blood being oxidized, not much can be done, wait till the next period.

Is the black color of the menstrual blood a concern to the health? The best thing is to consult a gynecologist to find out if the problem is serious or due to delayed menstrual period.

Your menstrual flow may be delayed if it is due to the old endometrial cell elimination.

6 comments


  1. cc

    I have the same problem also. The discharge from my vagina is black and very sticky. It lasted for 2 days.

  2. BT

    I haven’t gotten my period in 5 months and I have taken 6 pregnancy tests and there all negative. But then on Saturday I had this blackish dark brown paste type of discharge. This has been recurring for a good 6 years now and I can’t seem to get a straight answer for anyone on whats going on with me. Is it something I should be concerned about?

  3. E S

    Can someone please help me, I’ve looked everywhere for an answer, this month when I started my period it started off being brown blood and it hasn’t turned red or anything. I can’t even use anything on my period cause it just gets wasted, I’ve read so many articles about brown blood but they only talk about after the period or only the first few days, but mine has lasted for 7 days now and it’s still brown. And it’s not even a heavy flow. Can anyone please try to give me any idea of what is going on?

  4. A D

    I have had 4 days of brown blood period, Its worrying me only because I haven’t changed anything with pills or anything, I am having a lot of tests done but this started before all these tests, I am worried.

  5. A N

    I am having black discharge from my Vagina and it is killing my right side it will start fir a few days then go away about two to three days later it does it again. I hate going to the doctor what should I do?

    • M I

      I am having the same problem. 2 months late for my period, and then this past week I have had black/brown discharge, and the odd time looks like there a blood clot when I wipe, but its black/brown color, please tell me this doesn’t mean I am pregnant?

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