Is it normal to smell iron on your period?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes. Period blood can have a mild metallic or iron-like smell, and that’s usually normal.
Blood contains iron, so a metallic smell during your period is pretty ordinary. The scent can also vary from one cycle to another, and you may notice it more when blood has been exposed to air or mixed with normal vaginal fluids.
A strong fishy or foul smell is different, especially if it comes with itching, pain, fever, or unusual discharge. If that happens or the odor sticks around after your period, check in with a healthcare professional.