Queen
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Sitting in Dr Vanum’s office, I crossed my legs under his uncomfortable gaze.
“The symptoms you’re describing can form part of the perimenopause”
I rolled my eyes in exasperation “It’s not that Doc”
“I think it might be something worth considering, hmm?” His smooth voice and calm tone were irritating me today.
“Doctor – it’s not”
He tilted his head to the side like a patient, patronising parent “And why is that Mrs Knox?”
“I’m not Mrs Knox.” I scowled, “And I’ve got my – er – monthlies. Does that not rule any menopause stuff out? Besides, I’m not even 40!” I mean, I’m 39 and 7 months. To hell with averages!