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Talk to Your Doctor

Menopause is a natural part of every woman's life but the journey is unique for each. You may have questions and concerns about what to expect from the transition and how menopause will affect your health and your life. It's important to have a thorough discussion about these topics with your doctor.

Get the most from your next doctor's appointment with a prepared list of questions about menopause, postmenopausal osteoporosis, and estrogen therapy with Vivelle-Dot®.

Questions for Your Doctor

Build a customized list by checking off each question that's important to you. Then print your list and bring it to your next visit.

About Menopause...

checkboxWhat should I expect?
checkboxWhat causes hot flashes and night sweats?
checkboxWhat causes vaginal dryness and atrophy?
checkboxHow long should I expect these symptoms to last?

About Treatment...

checkboxWhat can I do to help control my symptoms associated with menopause?
checkboxIs estrogen therapy best for me?
checkboxWhat are the risks and benefits of estrogen therapy?
checkboxWhat is the difference between transdermal therapy and oral pills
checkboxAm I a candidate for transdermal therapy?
checkboxIs one therapy safer than another?
checkboxHow long would I be on estrogen therapy?

About Vivelle-Dot...

checkboxWhat is Vivelle-Dot?
checkboxHow is Vivelle-Dot different from estrogen pills?
checkboxHow long will it take to start feeling relief?
checkboxWhere should I apply the patch?
checkboxWill the patch irritate my skin?
checkboxWhat should I do if my Vivelle-Dot patch falls off?

About Surgical Menopause...

checkboxWhat is surgical menopause?
checkboxWhy do women have a hysterectomy?
checkboxWhat are the different types of hysterectomy?
checkboxWhat are my treatment options to manage symptoms associated with surgical menopause?

About Postmenopausal Osteoporosis...

checkboxWhat is my risk for postmenopausal osteoporosis?
checkboxHow can I reduce my risk?
checkboxWhat screening tests are available?
checkboxWhat therapies are available to help prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis?

About Bioidentical Estrogen Therapy...

checkboxWhat does "bioidentical estrogen therapy" really mean?
checkboxWhat do I need to know about bioidentical therapy when choosing an estrogen therapy?
checkboxWhat are the most common FDA-approved bioidentical ETs?
checkboxIs there a difference between estrogens derived from plant versus animal sources?

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