Why do some women choose to ignore the fact they are starting the early stages of Menopause?

I am 48 and have been in the early stages for a few months. I am having very few and minor symptoms. I have the infrequency of a period (which is now almost non-existant), occasional night sweats, but overall everything else is pretty normal. My libido is quite functional, my mood is always the same (I have always enjoyed laughing and smiling). So am I in a larger percentile than the medical professionals would lead us to believe?