Going to the doctor and sharing your menopause experiences, is not the easiest check-up a women can have. Things may be very awkward and difficult. So what should you do when that check-up is finally set?

1. As with any other check-up, it’s best not to miss any detail when the doctor asks questions, or details regarding your menopause. You can make a list about your concerns or symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or head aches to be sure the doctor has full knowledge or your situation, the more details, the better.

2. It may also be possible you have already been taking certain supplements or over the counter medicines. You should be honest with taking these to identify certain allergies or any reactions that occur in your body.

3. It’s understandable, you may feel awkward when it reaches sensitive topics. Understand that your doctor listens to this on a professional level, needing every information you have. They have studied it, and have heard these issues before, so let it all out.

4. Be informed regarding tests or medicines prescribed. Ask where the results will be used, how long it will take, what they will need, or what it will do to your body.

5. Leave without any questions. See to it that when you leave, you have understood all that is discussed and what you wanted to know. It may be what causes your hot flashes, why your menopause symptoms are more, and why this certain medicines reacts with your over the counter menopause treatment. If you have someone with you, it will also be better if the one you’re with understands and asks questions as well.