I am 44 and have had no period for 5 months. I get the cramping and a slight pink discharge but then no period. I’m moody and can’t sleep properly.

This is common on the approach to the menopause.

Although your hormone levels are changing there is still a monthly cycle, not high enough to trigger a bleed but still high enough to give PMS-like symptoms. This can often continue for a while before it tails off.

In the meantime you may find a magnesium citrate supplement helps with the cramping, mood and sleep. You can get this at your local healthshop.

Eileen Durward