And we haven't been taken seriously by the medical establishment or doctors. It is insane how little this is addressed or investigated. As with so many things, if this happened to men we would be so much further down the road with treatments and solutions to ease (peri)menopause.

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Sarah FitzGerald
Sarah FitzGerald

Written by Sarah FitzGerald

I write funny things about parenting and well researched things about linguistics

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I've certainly been dismissed by several doctors, so when we find doctors who listen, we're so grateful! It shouldn't be this hard to get good information. In any case, I have an update on my health and promise to write a proper story very soon! Many thanks for reading/commiserating!

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