Menopause
Patient Education

Questions to Ask - Patient Education

It is very important to understand various facts of menopause, as it is a permanent change in a woman's life.

Question About My Diagnosis

• How long will menopause last?
• What kind of tests might I need to determine if my symptoms are due to menopause or other disorder?
• What could be expected complications with these changes in hormones?
• What are the common disorders caused after menopause?
• Can high blood pressure/cholesterol/diabetes affect menopause?

Questions About My Treatment

• What treatments are available to minimize my symptoms? What are the side effects?
• Do I have to see a psychologist to help with my mood swings?
• How often do I have to visit my gynecologist after menopause occurs?
• Will naturopathic medication like meditation help to reduce menopause symptoms?

Questions About My Lifestyle & Family

• What steps can I take to maintain my health?
• Is there any modification required in my routine life?
• Should my diet change now that I am experiencing menopause?
• Being a working woman, will menopause mood swings affect my work?
• Can my post-menopausal disorders be passed to my daughter?