1. Pink: It’s usual to have pink blood for the first few days of your period but if you bleed pink outside of your period it is abnormal. Abnormal pink bleeding could be a sign of an internal injury, hormonal fluctuations or a premature sign of pregnancy.
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2. Bright red: Bright red blood is a sign of good health. Everything is normal, don’t worry!
3. Dark burgundy: Bleeding a dark burgundy colour with blood clots is not abnormal. Your uterus is simply beginning its cycle again. However, if your period is very heavy and lasts more than 8 hours then it could be a sign of a Fibroma (benign tumour).
If your blood clots have a greyish colour, it could be a sign of a miscarriage.
4. Orange-red: Orange-red blood can be the result of a mix of uterus secretions with your blood. However, it can also be a sign of vaginal infection if it’s accompanied by unpleasant odours.
5. Black-brown: It usually comes at the end of your period, the black-brown colour is just a residue of blood. If this dark bleeding lasts longer than a day it could be caused by an infection or excessive bleeding.
6. Bloodstains: These marks could be pale or even brownish and could be a premature sign of pregnancy or hormonal imbalance.
