Melinda French Gates says it took 3 doctors to diagnose the condition she was suffering from

Melinda French Gates is speaking out about the challenges of recognizing perimenopause, saying she didn't receive the proper diagnosis and treatment until after seeing three different doctors.

She shared her experience with journalist Norah O'Donnell's new podcast "Healthful," which will be released on Wednesday.

French Gates, now 61, said she was in her early 40s when she began experiencing menopause symptoms, noting that she "kind of couldn't believe it," as reported by CBS News.