What the Color of your period says about your Health

At some point in your life, you've probably declared that your period is the actual worst. And for the most part, it totally is (what up, cramps and annoyingly cumbersome tampon stash). But while that time of the month is generally way more nuisance than not, there is one sort of cool silver lining to the whole thing: It’s a good way to gain insight into your overall health.
  According to the American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, your period may be used as a vital health sign. Anything from the length of your cycle to the textures and colors you see may indicate something important about your health.

You may see colors of blood ranging from black to bright red, brown to orange. Although most colors can be considered “normal” or “healthy,” others may be reason to see your doctor.

1. Brown color: of all shades is typically a sign of old blood. The blood has had time to oxidize, which is why it’s changed hues from the standard red.  Another reason your period blood may veer toward the brownish side is if you have an IUD—especially the progesterone kind.

2. Bright red

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.

3. Pinkish red

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Pink-ish colored period blood may signify low estrogen levels. If you’re an avid runner, this could also be a reason for your menstrual blood to be light in color, as it’s been proven that playing sports, especially running, may cause the estrogen levels to drop.

It’s something to watch out for as some studies have found a connection between low estrogen and osteoporosis later in life. 

4. Blood clots:  those thick blobs of blood that can appear during your period—are generally not too worrisome. They’re simply a function of your bleeding, says Millheiser, and as long as they don’t happen all the time and they’re under the size of a quarter, you’re probably fine. But if you have large clots on a regular basis, they could be indicative of a larger problem. 

 5. Mixed of gray and red: 

Though not so common but women suffering from serious infections like STD/ STI may notice this period colour. If you notice grey coloured chunks in your period flow, then it is also an indication that you are either pregnant or having a miscarriage. Doctor's intervention becomes important if you notice this colour in your period blood.