What is GREY period blood?

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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What does grey period blood mean?

Gray. Gray discharge is usually a sign of bacterial vaginosis, a condition that occurs due to an imbalance between beneficial and harmful bacteria in the vagina.
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Why is the blood on my tampon grey?

Grey period blood or discharge can indicate that you have an infection and you should book an appointment to see a doctor for tests and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is one of the more common infections. Bacteria in the vagina overgrow and cause a smelly, grey tinted discharge.
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Can blood clots be grey?

Blood clots during menstruation may indicate miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy, especially if the clot color is slightly yellowish or grayish. It is also common to pass fleshy tissue.
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Can your period be grey pregnant?

The short answer is no. Despite all of the claims out there, it isn't possible to have a period while you're pregnant. Rather, you might experience “spotting” during early pregnancy, which is usually light pink or dark brown in color.
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What are the signs of hidden pregnancy?

Often, women with a cryptic pregnancy do not experience typical symptoms of pregnancy, such as: nausea. missed periods. abdominal swelling.
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Doctors separate nonpsychotic cryptic pregnancy into three categories:
  • pervasive.
  • affective.
  • persistent.
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What will a miscarriage look like?

Bleeding during miscarriage can appear brown and resemble coffee grounds. Or it can be pink to bright red. It can alternate between light and heavy or even stop temporarily before starting up again. If you miscarry before you're eight weeks pregnant, it might look the same as a heavy period.
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Why is tissue coming out in my period?

It's perfectly normal to notice some clumps from time to time during your period. These are blood clots that may contain tissue. As the uterus sheds its lining, this tissue leaves the body as a natural part of the menstrual cycle.
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Can fibroid come out during period?

Fibroids can also cause bleeding in between periods. This is called breakthrough bleeding. Fibroids can grow anywhere in and around your uterus. Fibroids that grow right under the lining or in the uterine wall are more likely to cause abnormal bleeding, according to a 2017 research review .
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Why do I have white tissue in my period?

The white discharge you may see before your period is known as leukorrhea. It's filled with fluid and cells that are being shed from your vagina, and it may even look slightly yellow at times. This part of your menstrual cycle is called the luteal phase. It's when the hormone progesterone peaks in your body.
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What your period color says about your fertility?

Pale Red or Pink. You need enough density of red blood cells to make healthy blood. If your menstrual blood is watery or pink, you may have difficulty making enough red blood cells or they may not contain enough iron.
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What does Blue period blood mean?

Blood that is dark purple or blue in color generally indicates high estrogen levels. In addition to its dark color, purple or blue blood usually also contains clots and lasts longer than a week. If left untreated, high estrogen levels can lead to the development of endometriosis, fibroids, or ovarian cysts.
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What do the different colors of menstrual blood mean?

In most cases, the variation from bright red to dark red to brown has something to do with the flow and time the blood has been in the uterus. Your flow may be faster at the beginning of your period and trail off toward the end. You may have dark red blood after laying down for a long time, too.
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What does gray discharge mean?

Gray vaginal discharge is not healthy, and it can be a symptom of a common bacterial infection called bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV usually causes other vaginal symptoms as well, including: itching. irritation. a strong odor.
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Does black period blood mean pregnant?

Black spotting and bleeding may also be a sign of a missed miscarriage, which is when the embryo stops developing but isn't expelled by the body for four weeks or more. Between 10 and 20 percent of pregnancies may end in miscarriage. Most happen before the fetus reaches 10 weeks' gestation.
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Why is my period blood 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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How does fibroid tissue look like?

Fibroids are typically rounded growths that can look like nodules of smooth muscle tissue. In some cases, they can be attached with a thin stem, giving them a mushroom-like appearance.
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What does a ruptured fibroid feel like?

The most common ruptured fibroid symptom is severe abdominal pain, and in rare cases, spontaneous, excessive vaginal bleeding can occur. If you think you have a burst fibroid, seek immediate medical attention.
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Can polyps come out during period?

Uterine polyps, also called endometrial polyps, arise from the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus that is shed every month during menstruation.
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Why is there blood when I wipe but not on my pad?

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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What does the egg look like in your period?

Vaginal secretions (sometimes called vaginal discharge) change during the menstrual cycle. Around the time of ovulation, they become thinner and stretchy, a bit like raw egg white.
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Did I miscarry or is it my period?

You know how long and heavy your typical period is. During a miscarriage, bleeding gets heavier and lasts longer than a period. As your cervix starts to dilate, cramping may become more painful than typical period cramping.
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Can you tell if you had a miscarriage if you didn't know you were pregnant?

Often, a woman can have an extra heavy menstrual flow and not realize it's a miscarriage because she hadn't known she was pregnant. Some women who miscarry have cramping, spotting, heavier bleeding, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, weakness, or back pain. Spotting does not always mean a miscarriage.
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Will a pregnancy test be positive during a miscarriage?

If you are having miscarriage symptoms and want an answer on whether your pregnancy is viable, don't rely on a home pregnancy test. See a doctor instead. Even in women with a confirmed miscarriage, a pregnancy test may show a positive result for up to a month afterward.
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What happens if you have a miscarriage and don't get cleaned out?

Often, some of the pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus after a miscarriage. If it is not removed by scraping the uterus with a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument), you may bleed for a long time or develop an infection.
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