1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Poverty Guidelines and Poverty. 2  Further Resources on Poverty Measurement, Poverty Lines, and Their History.  The Census Bureau's Poverty Home Page â The Census Bureau prepares the statistics on the number of people in poverty in the United States.
Having brown period blood is COMPLETELY normal. It is called âold bloodâ and comes out either at the start or end of a womanâs period. In the middle of menstruation, this is heavier and takes a pink or red color. Blood becomes brown because of its iron content â iron turns brown when it is exposed to air.
You may notice that your menstrual blood becomes dark brown or almost black as you near the end of your period. This is a normal color change. It happens when the blood is older and not being expelled from the body quickly. Temporary thick, heavy flow isn't necessarily cause for concern.