What’s happened my period this month?

[Helgathehairy]

I posed over in women’s health but it’s a bit quite over there and I’d really like opinions.

So I’m 42 and my periods are pretty regular. First 2 days are very heavy and then just pretty normal.

This month I’ve just had pink/brown spotting for 3 days, nothing for 3 days and now the spotting is back!

I did a pregnancy test and it was negative.

Anyone any ideas?

Mine has altered slightly now I’m in my 40’s (just 40) I think the menopause is years off but your body starts to change anyway. Maybe see if it rectified next month and if not then speak to your GP.

Stress perhaps? If I'm stressed my periods stop or go wonky. Digestion and periods, first things to go if I'm under pressure.

Don’t feel I’m more stressed than normal (given the circumstances!!)

It probably is just an age thing!!

Peri menopausal - it starts to get erratic for a few years before it hits.

Would love to know. Something similar is happening to me this month, random bleeding day 15 and 18 then nothing. Could it be stress, hormonal changes and / or any change in diet or exercise for you?