Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Dark Colored Period, Yeast Infection. Serious?
Question: hello. I am 24 years old and four months ago my periods started acting up. They started off real dark almost to the point that it was black, and it would stay that way for about 2 days. Then it would lighten up but when it did I would bleed very lightly. When my cycle would be at the end of its course it would darken up again. Then two months ago right before I started my cycle I noticed that I was getting a yeast infection. It would only be right before my period and during the first couple of days and during the last day of my period. Doctors, I have no idea what is going on with my body. Is there anything you can tell me to help ease my mind.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query. Dark blood during periods happen when the blood is older and not being expelled from the body quickly. However since you are getting such dark blood repeatedly and since you are having yeast infection during periods, other causes also need to be ruled out.
The causes include hormonal imbalance, chain smoking, dramatic changes in your life style, fibroids uterus or endometriosis or adenomysois (in endometriosis, uterus lining develops outside of the uterus. In adenomyosis it grows in the muscle that makes up the uterine walls).
I suggest you to get a pelvic examination and a cervical swab for yeast infections done. In addition, you may also need ultrasound uterus and hormonal studies done to rule out these conditions. For the vaginal yeast infection which occurs during periods, it may be due to hormonal changes during this period in the body. Get a pelvic swab done from a gynecologist and for specific treatment antifungal pessaries like clotrimazole , miconazole or nystatin are required which are available by prescription.
Follow these measures for quick relief from the symptoms:
1) Avoid wearing tight fitting clothing like jeans and pantyhose and underwear made from synthetic fibre.
2) Remove wet or damp bathing suits immediately after swimming.
3) Avoid douching, perfumed soaps, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change underwear daily, wash them in hot water (to destroy fungi) and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent).
5) Eat healthy nutritious food and drink plenty of fluids. Also sleep for at least 6 hours in a day.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks for posting your query. Dark blood during periods happen when the blood is older and not being expelled from the body quickly. However since you are getting such dark blood repeatedly and since you are having yeast infection during periods, other causes also need to be ruled out.
The causes include hormonal imbalance, chain smoking, dramatic changes in your life style, fibroids uterus or endometriosis or adenomysois (in endometriosis, uterus lining develops outside of the uterus. In adenomyosis it grows in the muscle that makes up the uterine walls).
I suggest you to get a pelvic examination and a cervical swab for yeast infections done. In addition, you may also need ultrasound uterus and hormonal studies done to rule out these conditions. For the vaginal yeast infection which occurs during periods, it may be due to hormonal changes during this period in the body. Get a pelvic swab done from a gynecologist and for specific treatment antifungal pessaries like clotrimazole , miconazole or nystatin are required which are available by prescription.
Follow these measures for quick relief from the symptoms:
1) Avoid wearing tight fitting clothing like jeans and pantyhose and underwear made from synthetic fibre.
2) Remove wet or damp bathing suits immediately after swimming.
3) Avoid douching, perfumed soaps, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change underwear daily, wash them in hot water (to destroy fungi) and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent).
5) Eat healthy nutritious food and drink plenty of fluids. Also sleep for at least 6 hours in a day.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
