Normally my period is very regular, lasting 4-5 days without any problems. My period is now 2 weeks late and I've done a pregnancy test. The result was negative but I do sometimes have unprotected sex with my partner. I will be 48 years old next month and I've had no menopausal symptoms so far. I have been under a lot of stress at work so could this be the start of the chance, or my body being out of sync due to my stress levels? I am going on holiday next week so maybe a week in the sun might help, but this is really playing on my mind. I would appreciate your help

Stress can really affect the hormones so it may well just be a blip.
However, you are in the average age range, 45-55, so it may be that you are approaching the start of the menopause.

Most women do go through the menopause with little or no problem and often the first sign is a missing period. You may find your period eventually arrives and that they come and go erratically for a while, or for some women they just stop and that's it!

Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to tell how it will go! Rest and relaxation are great for the menopause so enjoy yourself!

Eileen Durward