FIFTY SHADES OF RED

Girls - Did you know that the color of your period says a lot about your health? The entire color spectrum between red and brown is completely normal during your period.

Medium red If your blood is medium red, you can assume that everything is fine.	Dark red Dark red blood indicates that your estrogen levels are high. It also indicates that the end of your period is approaching.	Light red / pink Bright red to pink blood is a sign of low estrogen levels. Possible causes include stress, hormonal contraception, diet, or pregnancy.	Brown / Black Brown to black blood usually occurs at the beginning or end of a period and is usually nothing to worry about. It's a sign of slow-flowing blood. As more oxygen reaches the blood, it oxidizes and changes color more quickly.	Orange / Gray Unfortunately, orange to gray blood isn't a good sign; it could be a sign of an infection or sexually transmitted disease. You should get this checked out.