hi im 46 and not had a period for 5 months do you think it could be the menopause i also have pain in my lower back

Hi Anonymous,

Thank you for your question and welcome to Empowher. You certainly could be experiencing menopause symptoms but most research suggests that menopause has been reached once you have not had a period for one full year. For more information about menopause, please click here https://www.empowher.com/search/google?cx=007544384767083790728%3A2otat3sg2a8&cof=FORID%3A9&query=menopause&op=GO&form_build_id=form-edbb6b5d459205ac119879b776eacd9c&form_token=7cd28044c8c35efad14dde223cac1195&form_id=google_cse_searchbox_form.

I hope this helps.

Missie