Blood can change color during menstruation, ranging from bright red to pink to brown. If you drop trou on your period and see anything but red, try not to panic. Period blood isn’t always red, and ...

In fact, last year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published a report recommending that it be viewed as a vital sign the same way your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature ...

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

The colour of your menstrual blood can provide clues about your health, although variations in menstrual blood colour are not always indicative of serious health issues. Menstrual blood differs from ...

Most of the time, blood clots during your period are normal. But sometimes, they're a sign you should see your doctor—here's how to tell the difference. Purely speculating here, but there are probably ...

Period blood has long been thought of as ‘stinky and useless’, but startups are exploring using the fluid to test for a wide range of health conditions – including difficult-to-diagnose endometriosis ...

This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. Even though blood clots sound scary ...