Question:-Having had regular periods lasting about 5 days with normal bleed all of a sudden my period lasts about 14 days and is very very light starting again a fortnight later. I am approaching 50 and have started to have hot flushes, is my period problem normal. I have a coil fitted which was fitted 3 years ago.

Reply:-this is the peri-menopausal phase where you will notice changes with you periods, the length and change in cycle, along with menopausal symptoms.

keep a diary of these changes and the dates of your periods, contraception should be used up to 2 years after your last period