Changing menstrual color: What you need to know

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Dinh Thanh Ha - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital

The color of menstruation is very important, it helps us to recognize how the internal body changes, revealing health problems. For women, menstrual color not only helps us know that the body is normal and healthy, but also is a sign of a number of diseases such as cervicitis, viral infections, sexually transmitted diseases...

Light pink : Light pink menstrual period is a color that indicates low estrogen levels. Excessive sports and especially jogging will be the main cause of decreased estrogen levels. For now, there is nothing to worry about when your period is light pink. However, if this happens over a long period of time, it increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in women after menopause. Clear water color: Menstruation is almost colorless like normal red, almost like water or very pale pink, even clear like water. This is a sign that the body is lacking nutrients. More dangerous is that it is a sign of fallopian tube cancer. This is a dangerous disease with the appearance and growth of cancer inside the tubes connecting the uterus and ovaries. However, fallopian tube cancer is very rare, accounting for only 1-2% of all gynecological cancers. If menstruation is as clear as water, the cause is a lack of nutrients, then add the necessary foods in your daily meal so that the meal has all 4 groups of substances including: fiber, vitamins, fats and minerals.
Dark brown or dark red : When menstruation is dark brown, it is because some menstrual blood from the previous month is still left inside the uterus. This is a natural physiological phenomenon and does not pose a threat to health. Blood clots with blood clots: The amount of menstrual blood that is clotted, plastic and accompanied by dark red blood clots is caused by low progesterone and high estrogen levels. This condition is nothing to worry about if blood clots appear to be small and in moderate amounts. However, if the blood clot is large and the amount of blood clot is large, the body is suffering from a hormonal imbalance or has uterine fibroids. This phenomenon should be monitored for a few months, if the condition still does not improve, see your doctor for an examination. Mixed gray and red: If this mixed color period occurs, it may be a sign of pregnancy, or pregnancy with abnormal bleeding with the above color is a sign of risk of early miscarriage. About 10%-20% of women know they are pregnant and miscarry within the first 10 weeks. If you're not pregnant, and your period is mixed with red and gray, it's a sign of an STD/STI (sexually transmitted infection). Bright red: Blood red like strawberries during menstruation is considered a healthy body. That means the lining is shed and blood flows through the genitourinary system rapidly. However, do not be subjective and need to pay attention to your monthly menstrual cycle.

Orange : An orange period is a sign of an infection. If your period is orange and accompanied by a foul odor along with severe pain in your abdomen, you most likely have an STD/STI (sexually transmitted infection).

Women should consult a doctor or gynecologist if any of the following symptoms are present:
Abnormal vaginal discharge. Irregular menstrual cycles: changes in length and flow from month to month. Vaginal bleeding after menopause. Amenorrhea for more than 3 consecutive menstrual cycles. The vagina has a foul odor. Thick gray or white vaginal discharge. Itching in or around the vagina. Fever. Menstrual color can signal changes in the body. Pay attention to menstrual color to be able to identify related diseases early. If necessary, go to a medical facility for better examination and advice.
Currently, at the Vinmec International General Hospital system, the basic gynecological examination and screening package is being applied for women. Depending on the patient's condition, the doctor will assign the patient to do necessary tests such as blood test, urine test. After a general examination and understanding the necessary information, the doctor will conclude on your condition and advise the most appropriate treatment method, and schedule a follow-up appointment to check the effectiveness of the process. treatment.