What Colour is period?

It's normal to see period blood in shades of pink, red, and brown. The shades can mean different things. Pink blood: Pink blood is often seen at the time your period starts. At this stage, some of the fresh, bright red blood may mix with vaginal discharge causing the color to lighten and look pink.
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What do period colors look like?

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 perfect Colour of period?

A bright red colour (like cranberry juice) is a sign of a healthy and regular period. There is a possibility that what is normal for one can be different for another but in general, bright red colour is considered as a healthy period colour.
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Why is my period black?

You may be alarmed to see black blood, but it isn't necessarily a reason to worry. This color is related to brown blood, which is old blood. It may resemble coffee grounds. Black blood is usually blood that's taking some extra time to leave the uterus.
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What does period blood smell like?

“Healthy” periods can have a slight smell of blood. They may even have a slight metallic smell from iron and bacteria. Generally speaking, period odors aren't noticeable to others. Good hygiene practices can also combat normal period odors and make you more comfortable during menstruation.
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THE COLOUR IN THE BLOOD OF YOUR PERIOD SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR HEALTH



Why is my period blood GREY?

6. Grey. Grey period blood is usually a sign of an infection, like bacterial vaginosis. 'It may be harder to identify this blood colour, so I would recommend you look out for other signs of infection, such as a foul-smelling vaginal odour, a burning sensation when you pee and itching in and around the vagina.
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Is brown blood considered first day of period?

Spotting can range in color from light pink to dark brown. Brown spotting gets its color from old blood, which can start making its way out of your body one to two weeks before the start of your period. For some, this is just a normal part of their cycle.
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Why is my period only there when I wipe?

Most people notice spotting as a few drops of blood on their underwear or toilet paper when wiping. In most cases, spotting should not cause concern. Often, hormonal changes due to birth control, pregnancy, or menopause can trigger it.
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How do I know if it's spotting or my period?

The biggest difference between spotting and your period is the amount of blood. A period can last for several days and require a tampon or pad to control your flow. However, spotting produces much less blood and doesn't typically require the use of these products.
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Can period come out your bum?

When you bear down during a poo the muscle contraction may help to move blood through the system and out of the vagina. This increased pressure within the abdomen helps to push out the excrement, and could do the same for any blood that's left inside the vagina. Like squeezing the excess out of a toothpaste tube!
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What does big blood clots in period mean?

Blood can coagulate in the uterus or vagina at any time throughout your period, just as it does to seal an open wound on your skin. Then, when it passes during menstruation, you see clots. But large clots, such as those that are bigger than a quarter, may indicate the presence of uterine fibroids.
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Why am I getting brown discharge instead of my period?

When there is no pregnancy, brown discharge may be caused by: old blood leaving the uterus a few days after the end of a period. a period just beginning to start, where the flow is very light. ovulation spotting, which may be pinkish-brown.
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Why is my period blood brown and very little?

Because blood flow during these days is slower and lighter, it takes longer to leave your uterus. This gives the blood plenty of time to oxidize and become brown, instead of the brighter red that is more frequent during the heaviest days of menstruation.
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Is dark brown period blood normal?

Brown period blood is normal when it's at the beginning or end of your period. But you should see a doctor if you also experience unusual pain, a foul smell, or blood clots. If you have brown blood between your periods, then this could be a sign of PCOS.
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Why is my period green?

Greyish/greenish looking menstrual blood could be the sign of an infection. If you are excreting grey period blood then it may be a sign of bacterial vaginosis.
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Why is my blood purple?

The colors of arterial and venous blood are different. Oxygenated (arterial) blood is bright red, while dexoygenated (venous) blood is dark reddish-purple.
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Can u get pregnant on your period?

A woman's ovulation cycles can vary, so it's statistically possible you could become pregnant while on your period. While pregnancy is less likely in the earlier days of your period, the chances increase in the later days.
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Do you count brown blood as last day of period?

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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Does brown blood mean pregnancy?

If you're not pregnant and you experience brown discharge right before or after your period, around ovulation or occasionally after sex, it's more than likely totally normal.
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Why is my period brown for 5 days?

Brown discharge after your period: old blood often looks brown. So, if this is old blood from your uterus a few days after your period, or the last couple of days, the blood is brown simply because it's old. This brown discharge after your period is normal.
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Do periods get heavier as you age?

Short Take. Your observation may be correct. Periods can get heavier and more painful for some women after the age of 40. Sometimes it is a nuisance and sometimes it is a cause for concern.
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How do I make my period stop?

How to stop your period
  1. Birth control pills. With a lot of different brands and options, birth control pills are widely used to prevent pregnancy. ...
  2. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) ...
  3. Vaginal rings and patches. ...
  4. Shots. ...
  5. Implants.
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Is a 2 day period normal?

Most women have periods that last around three to five days each month. But a period that lasts only two days, or goes on for seven days, is also considered normal.
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What do period cramps feel like for guys?

“Although we know that [period pain] can feel like you're being repeatedly punched in the stomach from the inside out, explaining this to other people (read: generally men) can feel like a lost cause,” wrote columnist George Driver.
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Why when I wipe its red?

Common benign (non-serious) causes — If you see a small amount of bright red blood on the toilet paper after wiping, on the outside of your stool, or in the toilet, this may be caused by hemorrhoids or an anal fissure. Both of these conditions are benign, and there are treatments that can help.
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