Preparing for my visit
I will obtain information about my problem
About the different treatment options
About the advantages, risks and disadvantages
I will talk these over with my gynecologist
Everyone has different needs and expectations.
Discuss yours with your gynecologist.
GETTING READY TO SEE YOUR GYNECOLOGIST
I will prepare the questions I would like to ask my gynecologist
I will think about my priorities and preferences
On the different treatments in general
What effect would the treatment have on my bleeding?
What risks does the treatment entail?
Would I still be able to have children?
What effect would the treatment have on my sex life?
What effect would the treatment have on my menstrual cycles?
On my ovulation?
On my menstruation?
On my premenstrual syndrome?
What activities would I no longer be able to engage in?
Other questions:
On the different medications
What are the side effects?
Would this therapy pose any risks if I am taking other medications?
For how long would I have to take these medications?
(It would be advisable to bring a list of the medica- tions you are taking to your appointment with the gynecologist.)
Other questions:
On the different surgical treatments
Do these procedures require anesthesia?
If so, local or general?
For how long would I be in the hospital?
Would I have a scar?
How long would my convalescence take?
Would I require assistance during my convalescence?
Other questions:
Do I still want to be able to have children?
Am I willing to take medications on a long-term basis?
Am I willing to undergo general anesthesia?
Will I have the option of slowing down my activities?
