 [ Symptoms ] i am 48 having periods every 2 weeks is this the start of menopause  i am 48 years old and having a period every 2 weeks some times the flow is so heavy that i change pads every 1 2 hours could this be the start of menopause [ Disease ] clearly this is a change in your menstrual cycle and you are certainly of age to start menopause unfortunately this is not sufficient information to address your question i would strongly suggest that you see your gynecologist for a proper examination so that you can have a patient specific answer to your concern