How do i know my periods are done i am 50 and I have had regular periods until now but i am late this month almost a week now ....is everyone else different one month could be different from the next ? i know you have to be 12 months consecutive without any bleeding before menopause takes place...I was just wondering how other woman have had theirs either stopped all of a sudden or some bleeding the following month ?? thanks i am new here appreciate any feedback..