I'm in the Menopause no periods for 12 months, but for the last 4 days I've been bleeding - I've had blood tests today and waiting to see doctor - can you still have periods in the menopause?

Many women when approaching the menopause go without a period for months or even a year or so and then either get a single one back again or restart for a few months.

We usually say that you are through the menopause after not having had any period for 2 years, as it is rarer to have a period after this point.

The one-off period or spate of periods is often caused by things such as a 'last fling' by your hormones, stress, illness, low iron, strenuous exercise, dieting, change of diet (especially if you improve it.

It is good to know that you are getting this symptom checked out  by the GP, to clarify this for you, incase it is not menopause related.

Eileen Durward