why is my period brown and not red?
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Sometimes at the beginning or end of your period, your blood might be brown or dark red (some might even say it's rust colored), instead of red. Brown menstrual blood near the beginning or end of your period is normal, and is just a sign that the discharged blood is older.
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Brown blood is usually present toward the end of your cycle. As your body sheds the uterine lining in the first few days of your cycle, the blood is normally red. However, near the end of your cycle, the discharged blood is older and can be discolored.
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People may also notice some pink or brown discharge toward the end of their period. This is also normal and is not a cause for concern. Fresh blood will appear red or pink, while older blood tends to be dark brown.
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You may see this color throughout your cycle, usually around the time of your regular menstrual period. When blood takes extra time to exit the uterus, it oxidizes. This can cause it to appear a shade of brown to dark brown or black in color. It may even resemble coffee grounds.
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Sometimes, brown spotting is just a precursor to your period. The brown blood or discharge may be the remnants of old blood that was never fully shed from your uterus the last time you had your period. This usually isn't cause for concern.
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Spotting usually is much lighter bleeding than normal menstrual bleeding. Unlike a normal period, it usually is so light that a pad or tampon is not required. Spotting may be red or brown in color and occurs when you are not having your regular period.
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If you are on birth control pills but still ovulating, you may get pregnant. In this case, the cause of the brown discharge is implantation bleeding. When a fertilised egg implants itself into the uterine lining, tiny amount of blood will come out. This spotting may look like a brown discharge.
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At the beginning and the end, your period could look more like discolored discharge ranging from pink to brown than the very red blood that you see on the heavier days of bleeding. Mark your first day on the day you see this color change and the last day according to this same description.
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Your menstrual flow may be slower at the beginning and end of your period. As a result, the blood in your uterus may take longer to exit your body and change from the standard red to a dark brown or black. If you see black spotting before your period, it may also be blood left over from your last period.
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Brown discharge is one of the signs that your period is on its way. The brown color means that there is slow bleeding from your uterus, unlike when it's bright red and flowing faster.
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The color of the blood also is different. Blood produced during your period often is darker than the blood that appears when you're spotting. Another good indicator the bleeding may be due to spotting, is if you don't have any other menstrual symptoms, like breast tenderness or cramping.
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Bleeding PMS: You generally won't have bleeding or spotting if it's PMS. When you have your period, the flow is noticeably heavier and can last up to a week. Pregnancy: For some, one of the first signs of pregnancy is light vaginal bleeding or spotting that's usually pink or dark brown.
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It often starts and stops, and may be watery and dark brown in colour. Some women mistake this bleeding for a regular period and don't realise they're pregnant.
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As your body sheds the uterine lining in the first few days of your cycle, the blood is normally red. However, near the end of your cycle, the discharged blood is older and can be discolored. Sometimes, spotting or brown discharge occurs in the middle of your cycle, during ovulation.
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In many cases, brown discharge is old blood that's taking extra time to leave the uterus. This is especially true if you see it at the beginning or end of your menstrual period. Brown discharge at other points in your cycle may still be normal — but be sure to take note of any other symptoms you experience.
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Brown spotting can be a completely normal part of your cycle. But if it's accompanied by any unusual symptoms, especially a fever, unexplained fatigue, or pelvic pain, it's best to follow up with your healthcare provider.
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As frustrating — and possibly alarming — as it can be, brown discharge after your period is pretty normal. Blood turns brown when it's been sitting awhile. Brown discharge after a period is usually old or dried blood that was slow to leave your uterus.