8 Questions for Doctor about Menopause

If you are in the menopausal age, there are some things you need to have in mind as you choose a doctor. You want the most experienced and professional doctor. Here are some of the questions you need to ask your doctor before making a decision.

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Ask Your Doctor…

1. How many menopausal women have you treated? If they are a substantial number; how many among them are in my particular age group?
2. I am perimenopausal or postmenopausal; are you able to treat me? Are you comfortable in treating a woman of my age? If not, can you refer me to a professional who can?
3. Do you have your ear to the ground, thus making you aware of the many treatment options for women in my condition?
4. Are alternative therapies helpful for me? Can they help me deal with my condition?
5. My health is dwindling; is it because of menopause or something else?
6. How long will I be perimenopausal?
7. I no longer have the appetite for sex; does this mean that it is gone forever?
8. I’m thinking of trying hormone therapy to deal with menopause; is it safe for me? What are the effects of this treatment? Will they affect my health?