Blood Color & Flow Meaning
Even though it may not be favorable to look at the blood during your period it has very beneficial indicators of where you are in your cycle as well as what hormones are present in the body. The blood color and the flow can also be tell-tale signs of the health of your uterus and reproductive organs. It is good to keep in mind that if there are signs of issues regarding your menstrual cycle there are many homeopathic remedies to help get your body and organs back into a consistent routine.
Brown: When you have brown spotting that is a sign that your body is experiencing some blood stagnation. In most cases, it is just old blood from the last cycle that was not filtered through. There may also be a hormonal imbalance where estrogen levels are higher than progesterone. Have you ever noticed that your cycle is not super routine and can sometimes start late or earlier than expected? That is because your luteal phase might be longer than it should be.
Black/Red: If you are experiencing dark red or almost black clots along with blood, your progesterone levels may be low. There could be excess estrogen that the liver could not break down. The cycle may not be regular because the vital organs cannot efficiently rid itself of estrogen in the bloodstream which causes congestion in the uterus.
Pink: Blood is a lighter color because it is likely mixed with cervical mucus (discharge). This is a sign of a healthy uterus.
Heavy Bleeding: If your periods’ flow is heavy and you find yourself having to use the larger tampon and pad sizes you may want to consult your gynecologist to check and see if there are any fibroids or polyps growing in the uterus. A fibroid and polyp is a benign tumor of muscular and fibrous tissues. Heavy bleeding can also be hereditary. Exercising can help slow the flow or at least keep it at a consistent rate.
Short Bleeding: If your periods last 2-3 days and there is little blood shedded indicates that the body has very low estrogen and progesterone levels. The levels may be low due to a lack of the vital nutrients that the reproductive organs need, and your adrenal glands are probably overworked. By eating more healthy and nutrient-rich meals, increasing your water intake, and exercising will help adjust your cycle to be more balanced.
Frequent Heavy Bleeds: Some may have two periods a month or very long periods that seem to be never-ending, and maybe the flow stops for a few days and then occurs again. If this is happening there may be an issue with your thyroid being sluggish. Thyroid problems occur in 50% of women so it is not uncommon that it would be linked to menstrual disturbances.
Spotting: This can be a sign of early pregnancy, sudden hormonal changes, your period coming soon, or shedding of excess blood following a period.