Missed Period & Brown Bleeding After: Understanding Potential Causes

There are a few possible reasons why you might have missed a period one month and then had a period the next month that was all brown blood.

* You may have been pregnant. If you were pregnant, the fertilized egg would have implanted in your uterus and started to produce hormones that would have prevented you from having a period. When you miscarried, the levels of these hormones would have dropped, causing you to have a period.

* You may have had a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of menstrual irregularities, including missed periods and abnormal bleeding.

* You may have been taking medication that affected your menstrual cycle. Some medications, such as birth control pills, can cause changes in your menstrual cycle.

* You may have been under a lot of stress. Stress can affect your menstrual cycle, causing it to become irregular.

If you are concerned about your missed period and abnormal bleeding, it is important to see a doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.

Here are some tips for managing your menstrual cycle if you are on the pill:

* Take your pill at the same time each day.

* Avoid skipping pills.

* If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember.

* If you miss more than two pills in a row, use backup contraception, such as condoms, until you have taken seven active pills in a row.

* See your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your menstrual cycle.