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I have been sick with the stomach flu for almost a week now and have seeked medical care twice.The second doctor recommend that I take an at home pregnancy test given I am active (we use the pill and a condom) I brushed his suggestion off as I was currently on my period and seriously doubted I was pregnant.Today I started having thick black sludge like discharge.Could this somehow be related to a pregnancy?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. S. Samanta's Response
My answer is 'NO'!
Hi! this kind of sludge-like material is generally formed by a mixture of cervical mucus, uterine endometrial tissue and some clotted blood! Sometimes the endometrium is thick due to pill-intake and therefore when the period comes it sheds off like a mask/membrane that might take some shape...
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What Causes Black Vaginal Discharge?
My answer is NO ! Hi! this kind of sludge-like material is generally formed by a mixture of cervical mucus, uterine endometrial tissue and some clotted blood! Sometimes the endometrium is thick due to pill-intake and therefore when the period comes it sheds off like a mask/membrane that might take some shape... I think I could answer your question and relieve your tension; in case any more queries, please don t hesitate to write to us. Regards,