What color period blood means?

Healthy period blood typically varies from bright red to dark brown or black. Blood or discharge that is orange or grey may indicate an infection. Women who experience bleeding during pregnancy should see a doctor or obstetrician for an evaluation.
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What is the best Colour of period?

Bright red

Your blood will usually be bright red on the heaviest days of your period when you have a steady flow of fresh blood. It's often brighter in colour because it passes out of your body at a faster rate – meaning it has little time to oxidise and go darker.
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Why is my period black?

Black period blood is blood that takes extra time to leave the uterus, becoming oxidized along the way. When blood is exposed to oxygen, it becomes oxidized and turns dark brown or blackish, similar to the color of coffee grounds. Black period blood and vaginal discharge isn't always a cause for concern.
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Does black blood mean pregnancy?

Black discharge can be an early sign of pregnancy. It may be caused by implantation bleeding or mild bleeding as a result of the fertilized egg attaching itself to the wall of the uterus. If you suspect you are pregnant, wait until the day of your missed period, or 1-2 days later before taking a home pregnancy test.
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What your period color says about you?

‌Bright red blood: As your uterus starts to actively shed blood during your period, you may notice that the color is bright red. This just means that your blood is fresh and has not been in the uterus or vagina for some time. Dark red blood: Dark red blood is simply blood that has been in the vagina for longer.
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Do I look prettier on my period?

"When estrogen peaks during the days right after a woman's period, and leading up to ovulation, the cells in the skin are stimulated to make more of these elements, resulting in a clear, glowing complexion. During this week, estrogen not only stimulates a glow but also keeps testosterone in check by shrinking pores.
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What does a healthy period look like?

Menstrual blood that is a crimson red colour without the presence of clots or mucus occurs when there is adequate blood flow within the uterus. Dark, purple or brown blood and the presence of clots indicates poor uterine circulation. Blood stagnation in the uterus causes pain and can lead to other complications.
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Is it just my period or am I pregnant?

Pregnancy-specific symptoms

“The key difference between the two, however, is that with pregnancy, your period doesn't occur.” Nausea is also a symptom that can accompany pregnancy and is often not experienced with PMS. “The nausea in early pregnancy often resolves after the 12th week of gestation,“ Giles said.
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Why is my full period brown?

If you notice brown period blood at the start or end of your period, it's because the blood is older and took longer to leave your uterus. The uterine lining darkens the longer it takes to leave the body.
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Is brown period a miscarriage?

Bleeding – light bleeding early in pregnancy is fairly common, and does not mean you will have a miscarriage. Brown discharge: This may look like coffee grounds. This “discharge” is actually old blood that has been in the uterus for a while and is just coming out slowly.
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What does period blood look like VS pregnancy blood?

Unlike period blood that's bright or dark red, implantation bleeding colour is something between pink and brown. Women experiencing implantation bleeding may experience other early symptoms of pregnancy like morning sickness, lower backaches, mild or no cramps, tender breasts and others.
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What does pregnancy bleeding look like?

Implantation bleeding is brown, dark brown or slightly pink. It's considered spotting or light bleeding. It shouldn't be heavy enough to soak through a pad. Implantation bleeding resembles the flow of vaginal discharge more than it resembles the flow of your period.
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What is early pregnancy bleeding like?

However, bleeding is common during the first three months (12 weeks) of pregnancy and may or may not be a sign of a problem. It can range from slight brown spotting, to bright red bleeding, may last from a day to weeks and may be accompanied by mild cramping or low backache.
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Are men attracted to you on your period?

New European research has found that although women's menstrual cycles don't affect which men they are attracted to, as previously thought, women do appear to find all men slightly more attractive when in the fertile stage of their cycle.
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Do your hips widen during period?

Does your period make you curvier? Estrogen helps make women curvier than men by making their pelvis and hips wider, and their breast grow. Estrogen is part of your menstrual cycle, helps you get pregnant, and plays a role in helping you develop bones and grow hair.
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Does your face change during period?

International researchers have debunked the idea that a woman's face shape changes during menstruation, showing that there is no such thing as a menstrual mug after all.
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Does a heavier period mean you are more fertile?

Having an unusually heavy period could affect your fertility, even if your period is still regular. Many possible underlying causes of very heavy periods are things that could lead to an inability to get pregnant or sustain a healthy pregnancy.
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Why is my blood so dark and thick?

Thick blood is caused by heavy proteins, or by too much blood in the circulation. Too many red cells, white cells, and platelets will result in blood thickening. Another cause is an imbalance in the blood clotting system.
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At what age do periods stop?

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. Menopause is a natural biological process.
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Why do periods hurt?

Period pain happens when the muscular wall of the womb tightens (contracts). Mild contractions continually occur in your womb, but they're usually so mild that most women cannot feel them. During your period, the wall of the womb starts to contract more vigorously to help the womb lining shed as part of your period.
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How old is the oldest woman to still have her period?

Eighty-six percent of menstruating women reported a cycle length of 22-30 days and menstrual flows lasting 4-7 days. The median age at natural menopause was 50.9 yr. The oldest menstruating women were 57 yr old.
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