What The Colour Of Your Period Means

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Feb 10, 2023

Did you know the colour of your period can tell you about your overall health? Here's what different period colours mean!

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White Discharge

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Too much white discharge during periods can be a sign of cervical erosion and needs medical attention.

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Pink

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Period with a pink tinge can be due to blood mixing with the cervical fluid. It could also be due to low estrogen levels.

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Orange

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Bright orange period blood could be a sign of vaginal or bacterial infection.

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Bright Red

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Bright red period blood is a sign of a healthy period. It is more common at the beginning of your period.

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Brown

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Dark red or brown period blood is a sign of old blood, which may appear at the beginning or the end of your cycle.

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Black

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Black indicates that the blood has taken longer to leave the uterus and has oxidized more.

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What The Colour Of Your Period Means

Did you know the colour of your period can tell you about your overall health? Here's what different period colours mean!

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White Discharge

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Too much white discharge during periods can be a sign of cervical erosion and needs medical attention.

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Pink

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Period with a pink tinge can be due to blood mixing with the cervical fluid. It could also be due to low estrogen levels.

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Orange

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Bright orange period blood could be a sign of vaginal or bacterial infection.

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Bright Red

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Bright red period blood is a sign of a healthy period. It is more common at the beginning of your period.

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Brown

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Dark red or brown period blood is a sign of old blood, which may appear at the beginning or the end of your cycle.

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Black

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Black indicates that the blood has taken longer to leave the uterus and has oxidized more.

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