India, Sept. 12 -- Much like how a missed period is alarming for health, your period blood's colour too can offer essential insights about your health. They help monitor your health closely, especially hormonal and reproductive health. A concerning period colour requires urgent medical consultation for proper diagnosis. While many are familiar with shades of red, there can also be strange colours like orange or grey. Maintaining awareness of what each colour indicates can help you understand and take timely action when needed.

Dr Maya P. L. Gade, consultant, gynaecology and obstetrics at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, shared with HT Lifestyle that period blood can vary in colour. In fact, she explained that there's no one u...