You may have noticed that the  Color of your menstrual blood  - maybe even daily. Depending on your cycle, day or the intensity of your period, it can happen that every color of the red palette is covered at some point. But we can give you the all-clear: As a rule, this is no reason to worry and the variation in the color of your menstrual blood is something completely normal. You can find out why the color of your period changes and what the color of your period blood tells you in this blog post.  

Period blood can change both during menstruation and from bleeding to bleeding - both in terms of consistency as well as the Color . After all, every person’s period is different. The color palette of menstruation is often varied: from light and dark red to brownish, everything can be there. You may now be wondering what the blood of a “healthy” period looks like. The blood is usually strong red , however, it may be lighter or darker at the beginning and end of your period and depending on the intensity of your period. 

The color of your period looks different than usual? As we explained above, there is usually no reason to worry if your period looks different than you are used to. However, it is important to know that the color of your menstrual bleeding can also be an indicator of your health can apply - but does not necessarily have to. It is therefore worth taking a closer look and observing yourself and your body. Because the color of menstrual bleeding can give conclusions about the hormonal balance or indicate diseases. We would now like to take a closer look at the different colors of blood and their possible Causes enter into.

Period blood: bright red blood

Normally, menstrual blood is a strong red color. It is neither very bright red nor extremely dark. You can then assume that the blood is very  fresh  The blood has hardly reacted with oxygen and has therefore not become darker. Strong red blood indicates that your  Hormone balance  everything is fine and your period is "according to plan". Any color variations at the beginning or end of your period are completely normal.

Dark red to brown blood

If your menstrual blood is dark red or brownish at the beginning of your period, there is no reason to worry. In this case, there is still blood from the  last period  remained in the body, which is now the first to be expelled. When the "fresh" period blood comes out, the color becomes medium red. Towards the end of your period, the menstrual blood may also be brownish. This is because it oxidizes through the reaction with oxygen and thus darkens.

However, if the blood is very dark and thick throughout the period, this can indicate a high  Estrogen levels  point out.However, shortly before menopause, the high estrogen level is considered normal.

Bright red blood

The cause of bright red menstrual blood is often a very  low estrogen levels .Lifestyle and diet have been proven to have an influence on this. For example, lack of sleep, dieting, increased alcohol consumption or competitive sports can be responsible for low estrogen levels. If in doubt, consult your doctor. 

Pink blood

Your blood is pink in color? Then it may not be your menstruation, but a so-called Spotting Spotting or intermenstrual bleeding occurs outside of your period. It is similar to a relatively light bleeding and is usually not accompanied by any symptoms. This means that it is also completely normal - provided it only occurs occasionally and without other symptoms. If the intermenstrual bleeding is very heavy and accompanied by pain, a gynecologist should be consulted. If you want to find out more about spotting, you can  here read our blog post about it.

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It is also possible that you have ovulated and therefore experienced a so-called Ovulation bleeding was triggered. But why is the blood pink in color? This is because it is blood mixed with cervical mucus.

Orange or red-grey blood

If the menstrual bleeding is orange or reddish-gray, experts recommend a prompt gynecological examination. It can be a  infection  or a  sexually transmitted disease  are present.
A gynecological examination is also necessary if you notice gray clumps of tissue in your blood. These can indicate a miscarriage. 

You have probably often noticed that the menstrual blood does not always come out of your vagina perfectly fluid. As with the color of the period blood, there are also individual differences in the consistency of the menstruation. Which  Characteristics  We would like to briefly explain to you what your period blood can take and why. 

Lumpy 
  
Don’t worry: Small clots in your menstrual blood are completely normal. They are usually  older, darker blood However, very large and numerous lumps should be examined by a doctor.

Jelly-like   

Your menstrual blood resembles jelly or jelly? The reason for this is a high proportion of  Endometrium . Again, there is no reason to panic. 
  
  Aqueous 
  
Your period blood can sometimes be thicker and sometimes more watery.Blood usually has a watery texture when your  Bleeding rather light  fails. 

Basically, whenever menstruation causes uncertainty or concern, a gynecologist should be contacted. The motto is: listen to your own body! If you are familiar with your body and your period, you will quickly notice if something is different than usual. But as mentioned, changes are normal and you do not have to consult a doctor for every change. However, you will now find out when you should definitely speak to your gynecologist. 

Is the bleeding  very light or orange  or grey, an early examination should provide clarity. Even if your period is much  stronger  than you are used to during your period, you should consult your gynecologist. The same applies to  painful intermenstrual bleeding  or recurrent very thick bleeding with a dark color. 

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