My period is over a month late- I am 47. Had a tubal ligation 18 + yrs ago. Today I got small spots of dark brown blood. A few weeks ago I went through the symptoms of having my period without actually having it. Tenderness in breasts, nipples, water retention etc. I was raised by my Fathers parents- both have since passed away- I have no idea when my birth mother actually went through menapause. I am a bit confused as to cause, Due to my age... it may be mena pause, Yet I have been changing my diet alot to loose a great deal of weight. I drink protein shakes, fruit...Basically the clean eating diet. Not skimping on food...but eating better.

Can you shed any light on this please.

Thanks

Kat