Blood
Blood
If it’s the consistency of strawberry jam
“Blood can turn solid and appear as a clot in certain conditions,” says the OBGYN. It’s not necessarily something to worry about—chunks the size of raisins or smaller during a heavy blood flow are totally normal, says Dr. Ross. But if they’re thick and larger than a quarter, they can be indicative of a hormonal imbalance, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, or an abnormal pregnancy.
If it’s millennial pink
This color might be everywhere, but it doesn’t belong your menstrual blood, according to Dr. Ross. “Light bleeding can be a sign of low estrogen levels caused by the birth control pill, anemia, significant weight loss, or a poor diet,” she says.
If it looks like fruit punch
Bright red period blood is healthy. But if the hue has the watered-down look of a party drink whose ice cubes have melted? “[It] could represent a vaginal discharge, which could come from a sexually transmitted infection (STI), cervical cancer, or a normal pregnancy,” says Dr. Ross.
If it looks like muddy rain drops
In most cases, spotting mid-cycle is NBD—often, it’s just a sign of ovulation. But if you’re seeing brown droplets between periods for more than two to three months, it could be because of hormonal fluctuations caused by puberty, pre-menopause, menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome ovulation, or birth control side effects. Consulting a doc can help you figure out the source of your spotty sitch.
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If it’s the consistency of strawberry jam
“Blood can turn solid and appear as a clot in certain conditions,” says the OBGYN. It’s not necessarily something to worry about—chunks the size of raisins or smaller during a heavy blood flow are totally normal, says Dr. Ross. But if they’re thick and larger than a quarter, they can be indicative of a hormonal imbalance, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, or an abnormal pregnancy.
If it’s millennial pink
This color might be everywhere, but it doesn’t belong your menstrual blood, according to Dr. Ross. “Light bleeding can be a sign of low estrogen levels caused by the birth control pill, anemia, significant weight loss, or a poor diet,” she says.
If it looks like fruit punch
Bright red period blood is healthy. But if the hue has the watered-down look of a party drink whose ice cubes have melted? “[It] could represent a vaginal discharge, which could come from a sexually transmitted infection (STI), cervical cancer, or a normal pregnancy,” says Dr. Ross.
If it looks like muddy rain drops
In most cases, spotting mid-cycle is NBD—often, it’s just a sign of ovulation. But if you’re seeing brown droplets between periods for more than two to three months, it could be because of hormonal fluctuations caused by puberty, pre-menopause, menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome ovulation, or birth control side effects. Consulting a doc can help you figure out the source of your spotty sitch.
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