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 physician.

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.