The Menopause Web Reference

Today there are two optional possibilities :
1. Make an appointment at a menopause centre held either at university gynaecological clinics, hospitals in your town/city or even at your family practice
2. Choose a gynaecologist that is specifically interested in the menopause. This is the best option if you prefer to see the same doctor over the years. Better still is to find a doctor accepting of both alternatives :
  - "Classic" Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - "Alternative" phytotherapy and non pharmacological methods
  In both cases (1. and 2.) a satisfied friend prepared to direct you is always a good starting point
Find out how much time you have before your first appointment so you can prepare yourself

Take all your previous recent examination results with you - better still if they are put in time order. If you have had a previous important surgical intervention, or have been in hospital for an illness and/or check, take a photocopy of the hospital card with you

Make a brief list of all the symptoms that bother you so as to make sure that you don't forget anything important

Take note of the questions that are most important to you (approximately 3-5), taking into account that more than one consultation could be needed for a list that is too complex !

If there is something that is not clear to you during the visit, repeat the question and ask for an explanation there and then

If possible, eliminate from the conversation details that are irrelevant and unnecessary comments. In this way you can make best use of the time available to obtain information, clarifications and to have a satisfying clinical dialogue

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