Is brown blood my period?

Ah, the joys of womanhood. As if dealing with cramps and bloating wasn’t enough, we also have to navigate through confusing period symptoms that make us question everything that’s happening down under. One such symptom is the appearance of brown blood instead of the usual red. So, what does it mean? Buckle up, ladies; we’re about to dive deep into this topic.

What Causes Brown Blood?

Before you go all “my uterus is falling out” on yourself, let’s understand why your period color might be a little off. Fun fact: Period blood isn’t always bright red! Sometimes it’s pink or even brown – pretty much any shade in between too. Here are some reasons why:

Hormones

Your hormone levels during menstruation can affect the color of your blood. Estrogen plays an important role in thickening your uterine lining before shedding it as menstrual flow. However, sometimes there may not be enough estrogen to completely break down the uterine lining due to various factors such as stress or hormonal changes (hello puberty!). As a result, when old uterine tissues mix with new ones at the beginning or end of your cycle – you guessed it – brownish discharge appears.

Menstrual Flow Duration

If you’re one of those lucky women who only bleed for 2-3 days (excuse me while I roll my eyes), then chances are good that most of what comes out will be bright red because there hasn’t been time for oxygenation (oxidization) which often causes bleeding to turn reddish-brown over time (#brownisokay).

Health Conditions

Yes sis ,we hate them too but they exist and could cause periods from bleh😩to ‘’wtf is going on?’’. Certain conditions like cancer or thyroid issues can affect menstrual flow and change its color to brown. Other conditions like endometriosis or PID can also affect menstrual flow and increase blood clots during periods so if (PLEASE READ THESE TWO LINES LOUDLY) you have enough going on down there that isn’t wat is normal for you, don’t hesitate to visit your gynecologist because the confidence they give you? I mean sis, PRICELESS #selflove.

When Should You Worry About Brown Blood?

Is your period suddenly all splotchy instead of red-hot chili pepper-red? Don’t panic (yet); here are some times when brown blood could be just fine:

Beginnings & Ends

It’s common for the beginning and end of a person’s period cycle to contain discolored discharge. As aforementioned ,this often happens due to factors such as estrogen levels shifting in preparation for ovulation. In other words – it’s normal shawty!

Hormonal Contraception

Ah, good ol’ hormonal birth control! Sometimes taking these can cause “breakthrough” bleeding which means spotting between periods or even staining while having sex but firstly girl what about using protection💭

Old Menstrual Blood

Despite our society pressuring women into thinking their natural bodily functions aren’t something we should talk about – literally everyone with a vagina knows that sometimes not all the old lining sheds at once. This stored up old lining might make itself known by coming out as dark colored discharge days after menstruation ended.

However –drum roll– this doesn’t mean every time your flow takes on a different hue than usual it spells doom and gloom.Remove yourself from any pressure of trying to fall under societal expectations concerning how females’ bodies function🙅‍♂️because something else may be causing this abnormality(e.g stress,females do go through it too)

So when should you worry then?

If the brownish discharge is accompanied by symptoms such as pain or intense cramping, fever, itching and heavy bleeding. These could be a sign of infection,STDs or any underlying medical condition that should prompt you to seek help from your doctor ASAP .

So What Have We Learned Today About Brown Blood?

Just like our lives- periods can be messy. #honesty
While brown blood may not always spark joy, there are times when it’s perfectly normal (say after sex)and other times when it warrants further investigation( heavy flow & painful discomfort).It’s important we familiarize ourselves with what our monthly friend normally behaves like and anytime something seems off trust yourself enough to get checked up on ❤️

Take the first steps -start conversations about menstrual cycle health ,seek professional advice where necessary because honestly everyday is menstual hygiene day 💆‍♀️🦩.

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