harâ²borâ¢less, adj. harâ²borâ¢ous, adj. syn: harbor, port, haven refer to a shelter for ships. A harbor is a natural or an artificially constructed shelter and anchorage for ships: a fine harbor on the eastern coast.
Bright red bleeding during the menstrual cycle typically is nothing more than an indication of fresh blood being expelled along with the lining of the uterus. This normally occurs during the beginning of the cycle when the blood is freshest. As the cycle progresses, the blood may become darker and thicker.
Old Blood. If you notice brown spotting a week or two after your monthly period, it would often mean that some amount of tissue and menstrual blood were not properly expelled out of your body. Since they could still be inside the uterus, they need to be discharged in a form of spotting even after your period has ended.