How to Talk to your Doctor About your Symptoms of Menopause

You need to talk to your doctor about any change in your status health and address any member of the health care team to find out usefull information. Making a list with your concerns and present them to your doctor every time you visit him, describe your symptoms, when they started, how they make you feel, what triggers them, and what you've done to relieve them.

The most important information is: what prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and other supplements you're taking, mention if you have allergies to drugs, foods, or other things, your diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol or drug use, and sexual history. Address all your concerns to your doctor, search for advice and discuss all sensitive topics that worry you. Ask about test s you should do, about results and how long it takes to get them.

Talk with your doctor about the last studies and recommendations in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, ask about side effects, the prices of the medications and if your health insurance helps you, if there are any foods, drugs, or activities you should avoid when taking the medicine. If there is something you don't understand ask once more. You may bring a family member or trusted friend with you for support.

Trust your doctor only that way you may have an open talk about your concerns and your treatment options. If you are not satisfied with the talk you had with your doctor than you should another advice too, because you might obtain a fresh perspective and more options for treatment of menopausal symptoms. Some information is also available on the Internet.

Send your medical records to the doctor before your visit as he has time to thing about it and draw a pertinent conclusion. Another very important thing would be to search yourself information on the Internet, local library and anywhere else. A sound second opinion includes a physical examination and a thorough review of your medical records. Your doctor is probably used to all kind of things and for sure you are not the only one to complain about menopausal symptoms. Every objection you have it would be better to express it on the matter at the respective moment and not later.

Although studies haven't shown any results in the post menopausal symptoms may women reported that they have a better state of health after practicing yoga and acupuncture. Nontraditional medical treatments are complementary and alternative therapies including dietary and herbal supplements, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy and certain diets.Complementary treatments are alternative treatments that are used in combination with traditional ones such as surgery. Nutritional supplements that may relieve menopausal symptoms are: black cohosh and flaxseed those contain phytoestrogens and are a natural way to relieve post menopausal symptoms.

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