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Menopause: Questions for Your Doctor

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10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Menopause

  1. Do I need treatment for my menopause?
  2. Is hormone replacement therapy right for me?
  3. What side effects can I expect from hormone replacement therapy, and how can I deal with them?
  4. Am I at high risk for heart disease?
  5. Should I undergo bone density screening? How often should I be screened?
  6. Should I be taking medicines other than estrogen to protect my bones or my heart?
  7. Could any medicines other than estrogen help relieve my hot flashes or other symptoms?
  8. Do you recommend soy supplements or other natural remedies?
  9. Could you help me set up an exercise program?
  10. What other lifestyle changes could be especially helpful for me?

Medically reviewed by Louise Chang, MD, Sept. 29, 2006.

How do you manage menopause?

  • Herbal remedies
  • Soy
  • Yoga or exercise
  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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