I am 51 years old and my period is 10 days late. I'm having mild period cramps but I'm not bleeding. Is this normal?

Changing periods are often one of the first signs that you are approaching the menopause and you are in the average age range, 45-55, so it is possible.

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

Although your hormones may be falling there is still a monthly cycle, often not high enough to trigger a bleed but still high enough to give symptoms as if you were having one.

Your doctor may be able to test your hormone levels and that will give you a better idea of what is happening.

Eileen Durward