Hi, I am just turned 50 and have regular periods although their length has varied a bit in the last 3 mths. I had tests 2yrs ago and was told by my dr that I was still ovulating but despite not using birth control, I did not get pregnant. this month my period was over 2wks late so I was going to give it another week and then do a pregnancy test, but a few days ago I got what I thought was the start of my period, which has of late started with a brown discharge (sorry for all the details but they are necessary) After 3 days of fairly light flow it stopped, but then 2days later I started a very heavy flow that smelt bad like infection and initially had a large clot in it. I dont know what to think, can anyone advise me or tell me if this is what happens when the menopause starts?? thanks for any replies in advance.