I am 55 years old and six months ago my periods stopped. Yesterday, I started to bleed again and it's very a heavy flow. Is something wrong with me?

Changing periods are often one of the first signs that you are approaching the menopause.

Periods at this point can vary between heavy and light, on time, late, early, missing, long or short!

Also, many women do experience going without periods for several months to over a year, then they just suddenly getting one and these are often heavy.

Sometimes this is just a last fling by your hormones before they stop for good!

However, if you are worried at all do go and see your doctor, if just for peace of mind!

Eileen Durward