3 Questions to Ask BEFORE Your Well Woman Appointment

When making an appointment for a perimenopause or menopause appointment it is important to ask these questions so you can decide if you are going to the right provider.

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from the American College of Culinary Medicine. She is a Louisiana State University Medical Center graduate and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society.
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[joyceychang]

So helpful! Some doctors don't believe in HRT. It's a waste of time to go the appointment and the doctor is unwilling to put you in HRT

[lorrainerae]

I am on HRT low dose for 3 months now...just turned 56. I am feeling much better now than not taking them.

[timandtina]

Perfect! Thank you! My appointment is Thursday. I've been in menopause since February of 2020, and it's been awful!! I'm looking forward to some relief. Thank you for all of your invaluable information!! ❤❤❤

[kimbartlett]

What answers to #2 & #3 are we actually looking for ??

[rosalynnecole]

Got it! Calling today to ask the questions 🤣 #perimenopause

[marsha]

Thank you Dr. Haver. I’d love to make an appointment with you in your office🥰❤️

[krisviers]

Well damn- I wish there were answers not those flashing flags that have me all confused lol(reading thru the comments- I'm NOT the only 1 confused)😢

[relentlesssloth]

What if I’m not interested in HRT? Are there some women who don’t need it? Or is it something we should all take?

[ackermankellylee]

If I do not want bioidentical hormones what are the other best options to ask for estrogen and peogesterone

[pbrd]

Why r pellets a red flag. Thats what I wanted, and my doctor gave. Can u make a video about pellets please.

[kellywest]

I had breast cancer at 38 yrs old, I need to find a provider that is willing to prescribe HRT to me. I’m 51 yrs old now, I do not have a fear of breast cancer reoccurrence. I would like protection against osteoporosis and heart disease. These hot flashes are causing me to go sleep deprived. Does anyone know of a provider that would work with me in north central FLA?

[ChristineBarger]

My dr only prescribes to post menopause according to the office 😮

[suebolton]

If only I’d found help like this 12 years ago! They kept telling me I wasn’t peri-menopausal for years, blamed everything else but never suggested that! Then when they did blood test kept say not yet. At the age of 53 I had a period and then nothing, my skin has dried up, even the tips of my fingers have changed & my iPhone doesn’t recognise my prints, my hair is awful, I feel like a dried prune. When I’ve talked to my dr I just get told to think myself lucky I transitioned into menopause so smoothly.
Is there nothing out there that can help post menopause women?

[kellymulligan]

I went to a female menopause dr she suggested she doesn't go on HRT and I'm 7 years in she felt it would not help me and because I have heart palpitations she wouldn't recommend it. So I bought new vitamins, magnesium and vaginal cream

[deneen]

That would be great if I COULD take HRT. Due to Estogen positive breast cancer, I can not take it. Wish there were other alternatives that actually work. I've had hourly hot flashes for the past 9 years. It SUCKS! Happy to be alive, but my quality of life is definitely suffering.