Do I need to see the GP? Period now 3 weeks late, but not pregnant.

[Littlefish]

I'm 42. My cycles are usually regular at between 26 and 29 days. Last month however, my period didn't come until day 38 which is unheard of (except the month I was pregnant with dd, 6 years ago).

This month though, things have got weirder! I'm now on day 49 and no sign of my period. I did a pregnancy test about 4 days ago and it was negative

Is this perimenopause/menopause? Something more sinister?

Should I go and see the GP? What would you do?

I'd go to the gp, although two people I know in their early 40's are both starting the menopause, so I'd guess it is that. But best to have your hormone levels checked to confirm

Thanks CMOT. I'm just sticking my head in the sand I suppose. My cousin has ovarian cancer, so I'm scared to google and see whether missing/irregular periods is a symptom of that.

Menopause-type stuff would be my guess, but agree it's best to check, as you are young.

Irregular periods is not a symptom of ovarian cancer, so put that worry to rest.

Thank you CMOT. I will.

I'm 43. You are young to me