Can Your Period Start off Brown?

Brown spotting gets its color from old blood, which can start making its way out of your body one to two weeks before the start of your period. For some, this is just a normal part of their cycle. For others, it may be a symptom of an underlying health condition.

Why is the blood brown on the first day of my period?

If you notice brown period blood at the start or end of your period, it's because the blood is older and took longer to leave your uterus. The uterine lining darkens the longer it takes to leave the body.

Do you count brown blood as first day of period?

Day 1 of your cycle is the first day of your period, meaning the first day of full flow (spotting doesn't count). During this time, the uterus sheds its lining from the previous cycle.