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Your menopause appointment:
walk in with the details you don’t want to forget.

Prepare for a menopause appointment with a clear symptom record, medication list and questions so you can make the most of your healthcare visit.

Start with your top concerns

ACOG recommends writing down questions and concerns before a healthcare visit and putting the main problem first. For menopause, that might be sleep, hot flashes, bleeding changes, mood, vaginal or urinary symptoms, pain, sexual health, or something else entirely.

Bring a symptom timeline

Note when symptoms began, how often they happen, whether they are getting worse or staying the same, and how much they interfere with daily life. ACOG specifically offers a menopause symptom tracker to make conversations about concerns and management easier.

Questions you might want to ask

Could anything else be causing these symptoms? What options are available? What are the benefits and risks? Are there reasons a treatment may not be appropriate for me? What should I expect next? These are starting points, not a script.

Don’t leave out the awkward topics

Vaginal dryness, painful sex, libido changes, urinary symptoms, mood and bleeding can be difficult to raise. ACOG emphasizes that these are routine health conversations for ob-gyns. If a topic matters to you, it belongs on the list.

Before you leave

Make sure you understand the plan, what follow-up is needed and when to seek further care. If you need more time for a complex concern, ask whether a follow-up appointment would be useful.

Educational information only; not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Seek professional care for symptoms that are severe, persistent, worsening or concerning.