Health Center - Perimenopause
Not sure why you're waking in a sweat? Never sure when or if your period will occur or why you bleed so much when it does? You may not think you're old enough for menopause, but perimenopause—the transitional time leading up to menopause—can last several years. Let us help you manage this stage of your life.
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by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
Talking to Your Health Care Professional About Menopause
It's important to find a health care professional with whom you feel comfortable discussing menopause-related concerns. To help you determine if your health care professional is the one, ask him or her some or all of the following questions:
How many women in my age group do you treat? What percentage does this number represent of your total practice?
Do you consider yourself up-to-date on menopausal treatment options including hormone and other therapies?
I'm experiencing several different types of symptoms. Could they be caused by menopause?
How will we determine what's causing my symptoms and if I am menopausal?
If I am interested in alternative therapies, will you work with me to help identify those that might be helpful?
How do the benefits and risks of HT apply to my personal health needs?
If I start the treatment that you recommend, how soon will you be able to see me again to monitor the treatment for effectiveness and side effects?
