It’s time to get familiar with your flow. The colour, consistency and texture can reveal which hormones are in and out of balance.

Below is a guide in identifying what’s normal and not. This info does not replace professional healthcare advice and should be used as a guide to identify if you have a hormonal imbalance.

Colour: Bright red
Consistency: medium; not too thin, not too thick, jelly like
Clots: zero or minimal; some stringy bits
Days of bleed: 4 – 6 days
Cycle length: Every 27 – 29 days⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What it means: Congratulations! This is what’s considered a normal, healthy period. Make sure to incorporate all the essential supplements, manage stress, sleep on time, ensure you take time for self-care and maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure your cycle stays on track.

Colour: Brown
Consistency: resembles a thin, streaky discharge
Days of bleed: Varies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cycle length: Varies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What it means: Low progesterone levels. Brown blood/discharge is old oxidized blood. These low levels may cause you to struggle with regular ovulation and infertility.

Colour: Dark red; maroon/purple/black
Consistency: Heavy; thick with clots
Days of bleed: Longer than a week
Cycle length: Often longer than a 30 day cycle
What it means: High estrogen levels. Estrogen levels that are higher in relation to progesterone can cause PMS – acne breakouts, moodiness, irritability, headaches and bloating before your period and potentially lead to endometriosis, cysts, or fibroids.

Colour: Pink
Consistency: Light; almost non-existent.
Days of bleed: 3 days or less
Cycle length: Often less than 25 day cycle
What it means: Low hormone levels. Can be due to vitamin and nutrient deficiencies from improper or extreme dieting; excessive exercise or high stress levels.