Is hormone therapy something I should discuss?
How this conversation usually works, and what to bring to it.
What you may want to know
Hormone therapy is one of several approaches discussed for menopausal symptoms. Non-hormonal medical options and behavioral approaches are also part of these conversations.
Whether any option is appropriate for a particular woman depends on her full medical history, and that is a decision only she and her clinician can make together.
This tool does not assess whether any treatment is suitable, safe, or advisable for you. It is here to help you prepare for that conversation.
If you build your Hormone Map, this page can also show what you've already reported in this area.
Build My Hormone MapWhat may be useful to track
- Which symptoms bother you most and how they affect your daily life.
- Your personal and family medical history, including clotting, cardiac, and cancer history.
- Anything you have already tried or discussed, and what happened.
Questions you could bring to your clinician
Once you've completed the assessment and reported symptoms in this area, question prompts based on what you reported will appear here.
When to seek care
- If a symptom is severe, getting worse, or interfering with your daily life, it is reasonable to contact a clinician rather than waiting.
This is a patient-reported, educational summary. It is not a diagnosis, a medical record, or a treatment recommendation. Only your clinician can advise on what is appropriate for you.
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