Preparing for your perimenopause doctor visit

A prepared appointment leads to better care. Here's how to make every minute count.

Before your appointment: gather your data

1. Compile your symptom summary

From your tracking, pull:

• Top 3-5 symptoms by frequency or severity
• How often each occurs (daily, weekly, occasionally)
• Average severity for each
• How symptoms affect daily life

2. Note your menstrual history

Be ready to share:

• Date of your last period
• How cycle length has changed
• Any unusual bleeding patterns
• How many periods you've had in the last 3-6 months

3. List current medications and supplements

Include:

• Prescription medications with amounts
• Over-the-counter remedies you've tried
• Supplements and herbal products
• Anything you've stopped recently

Questions to prepare

About your symptoms

• "Are my symptoms consistent with perimenopause?"
• "Which symptoms should I be most concerned about?"
• "What's causing [specific symptom]?"

About treatment options

• "What are my options for managing [symptom]?"
• "What are the benefits and risks of hormone therapy for me?"
• "Are there non-hormonal options I should consider?"

About what to expect

• "Where am I in the perimenopause transition?"
• "How long might my symptoms last?"
• "What changes should I watch for?"

During your appointment

Share your data concisely

Start with a summary:

• "My main concerns are [symptoms]"
• "They've been happening [frequency] and affect [daily activity]"
• "I've noticed [pattern or trigger]"

Record notes

Write down:

• Recommendations and rationale
• Any tests being ordered
• Follow-up instructions
• When to return

After your appointment

• Review your notes while fresh
• Schedule any follow-up appointments
• Update your tracking based on new guidance

How to use Stabilize for this

Export your symptom summary before appointments to share organized data with your healthcare provider.

What this page is / isn't

This page explains how to prepare for perimenopause healthcare appointments. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.