From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding period blood offers a window into women's wellbeing.

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

When you think of getting tested for a disease, you might think first of nasal swabs, urine tests, blood draws. Even though around 1.8 billion people across the world menstruate, period blood doesn’t ...

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 ...

One issue that often worries people is noticing dark brown bleeding even after their period seems to have ended. A similar ...

Gee Gee D. was loading the washing machine when she noticed a blood stain on her underwear Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023.

Cycle syncing is when you change your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits during each phase of your menstrual cycle to support health and well-being. The practice helps you align your daily routines ...