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What Does Foul-smelling, Blackish Menstrual Blood Indicate In A Menopausal Woman?

i am 50 yrs old and started going through menopause, i stopped having my periods about 6 -8 months ago but have now started bleeding again. The problem is that i have now been bleeding for 2 weeks solid and the blood is almost black and the smell is very foul, and i mean foul i am so embrassed, what is happening to me????
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
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Brief Answer:
Requires ultrasound scan pelvis to detect cause of bleeding.
     
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.

I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.

Blackish or dark colored bleeding is basically the blood that has been there in uterus or vagina for quite a few days and is being released from the body now. Due to prolonged stay of blood in body, it has gotten infected and thus giving foul smell.

You haven’t achieved complete menopause as it requires complete cessation of periods for more than 12 months. Nonetheless the cause of be bleeding is needed to be found and you are advised to reach out a nearby gynecologist who will first perform an ultrasound scan to find the cause.

A detailed management plan including coverage of infection will be devised once the cause is found.

Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.

Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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What Does Foul-smelling, Blackish Menstrual Blood Indicate In A Menopausal Woman?

Brief Answer: Requires ultrasound scan pelvis to detect cause of bleeding. Detailed Answer: Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services. I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems. Blackish or dark colored bleeding is basically the blood that has been there in uterus or vagina for quite a few days and is being released from the body now. Due to prolonged stay of blood in body, it has gotten infected and thus giving foul smell. You haven’t achieved complete menopause as it requires complete cessation of periods for more than 12 months. Nonetheless the cause of be bleeding is needed to be found and you are advised to reach out a nearby gynecologist who will first perform an ultrasound scan to find the cause. A detailed management plan including coverage of infection will be devised once the cause is found. Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing. Regards! Dr. Ali Raza