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Posted on: 09/09/2011
Question
Hello. I recently got my period or what I think is my period. It was a little late but I'm getting really dark black discharge thats very gooey like snot and my blood is black. My mother scared me and said I could have had a miscarriage and I'm shedding the fetus. What do you think it is? Please help I'm scared.
Answer
Holy smokes, you must be scared? Chances are good you are fine, but the only way to know for sure is to see your doctor! Make an appointment right away!