What color is normal menstrual blood?

Menstruation is also known as women's "period". If nothing unexpected happens, it will "visit" once a month. These are all very normal physiological manifestations of the female body. However, some women will find that the color of their periods is very strange and may turn black. For this reason, they are very worried whether there is something wrong with their bodies. So what does menstrual blood look like to be normal? Which menstrual blood colors should cause alarm? Let’s take a closer look below!

What is normal menstruation?

When it comes to what is normal menstrual blood, although every month we experience menarche, perhaps not every woman can grasp it accurately. The so-called menstrual blood refers to a mixture of some blood, fallen uterine wall, cervical mucus and female secretions. Normally, women's menstrual blood will undergo periodic changes in a cycle.

What is normal menstrual blood? Generally speaking, on the first or second day of menstruation, the color of menstrual blood will be slightly darker, then it will slowly turn into dark red, then gradually turn into dark red, and finally turn into light brown until the menstrual period is over. This process is very regular.

Which menstrual blood colors should cause alarm?

(1) Light pink

If the blood is still pink and red on the second or third day of menstruation, and the blood bar looks thin, then you need to be alert to whether it is early pregnancy and you must go to the hospital for examination in time.

(2) Dark red

If dark red menstrual discharge appears in the first three days of the menstrual period, there is generally no big problem. However, if dark red discharge still appears after the fourth day, it is necessary to be aware that it is an abnormal manifestation caused by gynecological diseases.

(3) Orange

Orange-red menstrual discharge is relatively rare. Generally, the appearance of orange-red menstrual discharge indicates vaginal infection and prompt examination and treatment is recommended.

The above is a brief introduction about what normal menstrual blood looks like. It is obvious that the color of menstrual blood during the menarche period is not always fixed and will not change. The color of menstruation will change with the passage of time. Female friends are advised to pay close attention and observe.