- What’s the risk that the treatments you are recommending for me will cause early menopause?
- How soon after treatment starts should I expect menopausal symptoms, if any?
- What level of menopausal symptoms is normal?
- Will my periods stop as a result of my treatment?
- Can you refer me to a menopause specialist to discuss my symptoms?
- Can I talk to someone about how I’m feeling?
- Can I speak to a dietitian?
- What level and types of exercise are suitable for me?
- How will menopause affect my sex life?
- What products can I use to help manage vaginal dryness?
- Can I/my partner speak to a sexual therapist/counsellor?
- What treatments are available if I have severe menopausal symptoms?
- What’s known about the effectiveness of the treatment you are recommending?
- Will the treatment you’re recommending affect my risk of breast cancer coming back?
- What’s known about the long-term effects of the treatment you’re recommending?
- Will this treatment affect my risk of osteoporosis? Can this be monitored?
Questions to ask about breast cancer and menopause
Listed below are some questions that may be helpful when talking about menopause and breast cancer.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 July 2009 11:35
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