| Do you have gynecology questions that you need | | | | 3. Just because a doctor is busy and is a |
| answered? | | | | trustworthy person, doesn't mean that you aren't |
| Every female, at some point in her life, will almost | | | | entitled to enough of his or her time to ask the |
| certainly have questions that can best be | | | | right questions and have them answered. |
| answered by a gynecologist...a doctor who | | | | 4. A list of pertinent questions could save you |
| specializes in gynecological medicine. | | | | from unnecessary surgery, medications, and other |
| This is particularly true if you are contemplating, | | | | treatments, including things that could be harmful |
| or scheduled for, a gynecological surgical | | | | to you. If you are allergic to certain medications |
| procedure. There are many questions that you | | | | or had a bad reaction to an anesthetic during a |
| should ask your doctor before having surgery! | | | | previous surgery, don't assume that your doctor |
| There are websites dedicated to providing FREE | | | | is aware of this! |
| answers to the most common pre-surgery | | | | 5. Eliminate your fears and anxieties! Knowledge is |
| questions, and empowering women with | | | | power, and almost everyone is more afraid of |
| knowledge about their gynecological conditions | | | | the unknown. The right questions can make you |
| before undergoing surgery. | | | | feel better, both physically and emotionally, |
| Most women need a guide, a series of | | | | because you will know and understand exactly |
| fundamental, basic questions to ask the | | | | what is in store for you. |
| gynecologist before surgery! These questions | | | | 6. With a list of things to ask, you are sure to ask |
| might pertain to specific gynecological issues and | | | | the same questions when you go for a second |
| procedures such as infertility, tubal ligation, | | | | opinion. If you are facing surgery due to a |
| hysterectomy, pelvic pain, stress incontinence and | | | | gynecological health problem, it's normal to feel |
| or other surgeries. | | | | stressed, and this makes you more likely to |
| 10 Reasons You Need a List of Vital Medical | | | | forget things you should ask about when getting |
| Questions | | | | a second medical opinion. Armed with a written list |
| 1. Healthcare management is not one-sided. You | | | | of questions---you won't leave anything out! |
| are responsible for making your own health care | | | | 7. A list of medical questions could save you from |
| decisions and knowing the facts about your health. | | | | making unnecessary trips to the doctor. |
| This is your personal responsibility, and you owe it | | | | 8. A prepared list of questions prevents |
| to yourself to be informed and stay in charge of | | | | miscommunication between you and your doctor. |
| your own health care. | | | | 9. Know what the doctor will do to your body and |
| 2. Honor yourself. You deserve the best medical | | | | be informed about your recovery time, |
| treatments and sometimes those treatments | | | | post-surgery changes, etc. |
| won't come unless you ask. For example, if your | | | | 10. By asking the right questions and even writing |
| doctor is planning a regular surgical operation, and | | | | down the answers, you will be able to make an |
| you have read or heard about a less invasive | | | | informed decision about your procedure. |
| laparoscopy procedure for ovarian cysts or | | | | Make a list of your gynecology questions and get |
| fibroids, then you should definitely ask your doctor | | | | the answers you need before surgery. |
| if this is an option for you. | | | | |