Going through the menopause - 6 Minute English

Vocabulary taboo custom to avoid publicly talking about certain topics or doing certain activities for social or religious reasons, or because people find discussing them uncomfortable pay your dues do what’s expected of you; do your duty (UK) surplus to requirements no longer needed ageism the unfair treatment of older people because of their age symptom something wrong with your body or mind that is a sign of some illness or physical process double whammy situation where two unpleasant things happen at the same time (informal)