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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about estrogen so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. Am I experiencing the onset of menopause?

2. What treatment options are available to me for perimenopausal and postmenopausal health concerns, including hormone therapy and other medical therapies?

3. What can I do to protect my heart and bones?

4. I seem to have less interest in sex. Is that just to be expected and accepted with age?

5. Am I at high risk for breast cancer, and how does estrogen affect it?

6. How do I know if my on-again, off-again menstrual bleeding is caused by perimenopause or another problem?

7. What kinds of side effects can I expect when taking estrogen?

8. How long should I take hormones?

9. Will my incontinence stop after menopause and what can I do about it now?

10. What options are available besides estrogen for my condition? What are the side effects of those products?