But until recently, discussing the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, the years-long stretch that precedes the end of a woman's reproductive years, was largely taboo.

但直到最近，讨论更年期和围更年期的症状（女性生育期结束前的一段长达数年的时期）在很大程度上都是禁忌。

Then I started talking to my cousin and she said, " Have you thought it might be perimenopause? " So I went to a private GP in the end, because I thought I'm not being heard.

然后我开始和我的表妹说话，她说：“你认为这可能是围绝经期吗？ ” 所以我最后去了一家私人全科医生，因为我认为我没有被听到。

Just as we have health care resources for what to expect when you're having a child and how to be a great parent, we need better health care resources for what to expect in perimenopause and support through the entire transition.

正如我们拥有医疗保健资源来了解您在生孩子时会发生什么以及如何成为一个好父母一样，我们需要更好的医疗保健资源来了解围绝经期的期望以及在整个过渡期间的支持。