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  • 25 Years
  • 01/04/2021

Why is my period blood black?

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It is typical sign of old blood or blood that has taken longer to leave

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because I've been married for about four months, and every time my wife and I try to have sex, she experiences a lot of pain in her vagina. She's a virgin. What could be causing this, and how can we deal with it?

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