Bright Red

✅ Indicates: A steady flow of fresh blood, usually on the heaviest days of your period.
✅ Possible Signs: Normal period flow; presence of small blood clots is common.

Dark Red

✅ Indicates: Oxidized blood, often appearing at the beginning or end of your period.
✅ Possible Signs:

• Normal menstrual cycle

• Lochia (post-childbirth bleeding)

Brown or Black

✅ Indicates: Older, oxidized blood that has taken longer to leave the uterus.
✅ Possible Signs:

• End or beginning of your period

• Potential concerns: Miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy (if accompanied by other symptoms)

Light Pink

✅ Indicates: Period blood mixed with cervical fluid.
✅ Possible Signs:

• Anemia (low iron levels)

• Perimenopause (hormonal changes leading up to menopause)

Orange

✅ Indicates: Period blood mixed with cervical fluid.
✅ Possible Signs:

• Possible infection like trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis (if accompanied by a foul smell or discomfort)

Grey

✅ Indicates: Unusual discharge mixed with period blood.
✅ Possible Signs:

• Infections like bacterial vaginosis

• Possible miscarriage (if associated with severe pain or other symptoms)