Why is your period a bright red orange color?

The menstrual cycle typically produces blood that ranges in color from bright red to dark brown, but it shouldn't be bright red-orange. Changes in the color or consistency of your period blood are often a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as an infection or a hormonal imbalance. Orange-colored menstrual blood, in particular, can indicate the presence of bacteria in the vagina or uterus. This is not only abnormal but should also sound alarms for concern and further medical investigation.