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questions for a potential physician

How long have you been practicing, and do you specialize in peri/menopause care?

How much time do you think about balancing the line between prevention and treatment of disease?

How long is the average visit with your patient?

How much time, on average, do you spend with each patient per year? (i.e., in-person visits, video meetings, reviewing labs and records, phone calls, emails)

What areas of medicine interest you the most, either within or beyond menopause care?

Which conferences do you attend each year?

How much time, on average, do you spend per month staying informed of the latest research in medicine overall?

How much time, on average, do you spend per month staying informed of the latest research in your area of focus, such as speciality journals?

Which lab tests and biomarkers do you consider essential for patient management?

How willing are you to explore preventative care beyond standard medical guidelines?

Are there any other things you would like prospective patients to know about you or your practice?

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A SCRIPT FOR DISCUSSING TREATMENT OPTIONS WITH YOUR DOCTOR

DR. ____________________,

For the last ________ months, I have experienced the following symptoms.

  1. _____________________________________________________________________

  2. _____________________________________________________________________

  3. _____________________________________________________________________

THEY ARE AFFECTING MY QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

  1. _____________________________________________________________________

  2. _____________________________________________________________________

  3. _____________________________________________________________________

I HAVE TRIED THE FOLLOWING THINGS TO ALLEVIATE THESE SYMPTOMS [WHAT YOU’VE TRIED, FOLLOWED BY THE RESULTS]:

  1. ____________________________________________________________________/
    _____________________________________________________________________

  2. ____________________________________________________________________/
    _____________________________________________________________________

  3. ____________________________________________________________________/
    _____________________________________________________________________

I WOULD LIKE TO PRIORITIZE ____________________[SYMPTOM] FIRST, BECAUSE ____________________ [YOUR REASON].

AND I WOULD LIKE TO USE SHARED DECISION-MAKING TO HELP ME FIND THE TREATMENT THAT WILL BE BEST FOR ME BASED ON MY SYMPTOMS AND THE INFORMATION I HAVE ALREADY SHARED.

[If you are considering PET—Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone—therapy, add the following.]

I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON ____________________, ____________________, AND ____________________ [LIFESTYLE CHANGES], BUT I STILL FEEL THAT MY BODY MAY BENIFIT FROM HORMONE THERAPY.

“IF YOUR CONVERSATION LEAVES YOU FEELING UNHEARD OR DISMISSED, SEEK A SECOND OPINION.”

— MENOPAUSSI

APPOINTMENT PREPARATION TIPS

  • 1. TRY TO SCHEDULE THE FIRST APPOINTMENT OF THE MORNING

    to ensure a fresh physician. Tell the staff about issues you would like to discuss so the scheduler knows to block off additional time.

  • 2. CONSIDER SHOWING UP TO THE APPOINMENT FASTED

    (no food/drink other than water after midnight). This will avoid any delay in testing requiring a fasted state.

  • 3. WRITE DOWN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY OF DISEASES AND ILLNESSES,

    which relative had them, and at what age. Your family history may help determine if you are a good candidate for certain hormone therapies.

  • 4. KEEP A SYMPTOMS JOURNAL, NOTING ANY CHANGES TO YOUR HEALTH

    since your last visit, including new aches and pains, increased fatigue, hair loss, weight gain or loss, constipation, forgetfulness, depression, etc.

  • 5. WRITE DOWN THE SPACIFIC TESTS YOU WOULD LIKE,

    and what symptoms you have that would make testing these levels a good idea. Your family history could qualify you for certain medical tests you may not otherwise be qualified for. For example, if you have fatigue and a family history of hypothyroidism, your physician can utilize that diagnostic code and increase your chances of insurance covering the test.

  • 6. CONSIDER YOUR PREFERENCES FOR MANAGING YOUR SYMPTOMS

    and long-term health; e.g., hormone therapy, an herbal approach, and changes in your lifestyle. It’s your choice, and you’ll want to ask your provider for their opinion based on your medical history.

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