Question 1

is period blood supposed to be smelly?

Accepted Answer

Most women have a: Mild odor  with menses. If you have a strong, new odor it would be best to insure that you don't have an infection. If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 2

what causes stringy period blood?

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May just be: tissue mixed in with blood (lining being shed from uterus).

Question 3

where dose period blood come from?

Accepted Answer

Uterus: In detail, your uteral lining called the endometrium becomes engorged with bood due to effects of estrogen. When levels of estrogen peaks and dips, the blood gorged endometrium is no long maintained and thus menses occur. There are other hormones at play including progesterone, lh, fsh all of which are vital to ovulation and menstural cycle.  Hope this helps.  Otherwise you can look up further.

Question 4

what does brown period blood mean?

Accepted Answer

Brown blood is: Older blood being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 5

period blood bright pink, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Anything. The color of menstrual blood is generally not of significant clinical consequence.

Question 6

is it bad if your period blood is black?

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Doubtful: Dark menstrual blood is usually indicative of older blood - blood that has remained on the uterus of vagina longer.  It is usually not very heavy.  
Changes to your menstrual cycles are common as women get closer to menopause.  
Significant changes in your menstrual cycle should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 7

is it normal for period blood to be brown?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Menstrual contents can be quite variable; anything from bright red to black.

Question 8

brown period blood, is this because i work out?

Accepted Answer

Normal: That can be a normal color of menstrual flow.

Question 9

reasons for very light, very pink period blood?

Accepted Answer

Light period: The amount of bleeding a woman has with her period is a result of the growth the preceding month. the pill usually makes periods lighter. If she is not on the pill, it may just be a fluke this month. Implantation bleeding can also happen around the time of her period, so if pregnancy is a concern, check a pregnancy test.

Question 10

why do i have brown period blood when im on with little pain?

Accepted Answer

less menses: Blood when exposed to air will oxidize and gradually turn brown (think of how a scab's color changes). So if you have light menses it will often be darker in color.  Also less cramps because less prostaglandins produced.  All good!

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