How many
fibroids do I have at
this time?
What is the size of my fibroids and
uterus?
How much have they grown since my last exam _______(date)?
What is the location of my fibroids and what organs are they interfering
with?
What are ALL of the
uterine fibroid treatments?
If I need to have an
endometrial biopsy
performed how should I prepare for it?
The doctor recommended a uterine fibroid treatment for my medical
situation. Do I have to get the treatment performed now? If I
wait, what effect could this have on my options at a later date?
Is ovarian failure possible with any of the fibroid procedures?
Will I be able to have
children after the procedure?
Can I have the procedure performed during my menses?
What are the benefits and risks for medical therapy?
Will the procedure cause problems with having a climax or enjoying sex?
Will my C-Section
cause any problems with having a procedure performed?
What will my quality-of-life be like after the procedure?
I am on specific medications, vitamins, and herbs. Should I stop
taking them before the treatment?
Depending on the procedure, will I require a blood transfusion?
If I am anemic, must I get the anemia corrected before having the
procedure performed?
Will there be a lot of bleeding from the incision?
Will the procedure involve
having an IV? Will I have a catheter in my bladder? If yes,
how long will the IV and catheter be kept in?
What anesthesia will be used during the procedure? What pain
medications (anti-inflammatory) will be used at the hospital and after I
am released from the hospital?
How do you handle a reaction to the medication or anesthesia if I get an
upset stomach or hives from it?
Will I experience the following symptoms (swelling, gas, constipation,
fatigue, bleeding, discharge, fever, cramps, pain, lack of appetite, etc.)
after the procedure? If yes, how will this be treated or how can it
be prevented?
I have a ‘swollen’ abdomen from the fibroids. Will this disappear
after having the procedure?
How long must I stay in bed? How long should I expect to be in the
hospital?
What is the recovery time (healing time)? How long will I be absent
from work (minimum to maximum timeframes)?
What are my restrictions after the fibroid treatment concerning
work, sex, showers, swimming, lifting weights, etc.? When can I
resume these activities (timeframe)?
What hospital do you work out of?
Are all the fibroids treatments covered under (name) health insurance?
Additional questions that pertain to my medical
situation:
The following information should be taken to the
doctor consultation:
To Diagnosing Uterine
Fibroid Tumors
Lab tests,
ultrasound,
MRI, pap test results, etc. relative to
your current medical condition.
The paperwork the doctor’s office sent you to fill out.
Medical insurance information - (Physician information - doctor names and
addresses)
Calendar that tracks your symptoms is helpful to the doctor and you when
reviewing your medical condition. (Don't forget your menstruation
date). DATE_______________________
Medical history that includes your surgery and medication information.
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Hysterectomy Only.
