I have not had a period in 3 years and now, all of a sudden, I've had one. How unusual is this?

We usually say that you are through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years but we do get women in your situation.

Some women go without for two years or some without a period, and then they either get a single one back again or they restart for a few months.

This is often caused by things such as a 'last fling' by your hormones, stress, illness, strenuous exercise, dieting, or a change of diet - especially if you improve it.

However, it is best to get it checked out by your doctor as well.

Eileen Durward