Period blood can range from bright red to dark brown, and all colors are normal! Fresh blood is bright red. Older blood that takes longer to leave your body looks brown (like when a cut scabs over). You might see bright red at the start when flow is heavy, and brown at the beginning or end when flow is lighter. Black or very dark blood is just really old blood – nothing to worry about!
What can help:
What to know
- Know that different colors are normal
- Brighter red usually means fresher, faster flow
- Darker brown usually means slower, older blood
- Don’t stress about color changes during your period
Your body is working perfectly – color variations are just part of the process!
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