# Menopause Doctor Visit Prep Tool

Use this to organise your symptoms, concerns, and questions before a medical appointment. It creates a clear summary for your visit and a prompt you can paste into ChatGPT or Claude to explore current, authoritative information.

What stage best fits you?

Choose the option that seems closest. If you are unsure, choose Unsure.

What symptoms or concerns do you want to discuss?

Select any that apply. Choose the ones that are most relevant to your appointment.

Hot flushes or night sweats Sleep problems Mood changes, anxiety, or low mood Brain fog or trouble concentrating Changes to periods or bleeding Vaginal dryness or discomfort during sex Urinary symptoms such as urgency or recurrent UTIs Reduced libido Joint or muscle aches Weight changes or bloating Headaches or migraines Other symptoms or concerns
Please select at least one symptom or concern.

How long have these symptoms or concerns been happening?

For example: 3 months, around a year, on and off for 6 months.

Please add a rough duration.

How are these symptoms affecting daily life?

For example: poor sleep, trouble concentrating at work, low mood, avoiding sex, or feeling exhausted.

Please describe how this is affecting you.

Relevant medical history, current medicines, or anything that may matter

Optional. For example: migraines, previous depression, breast cancer in family, contraception, HRT use, or anything else you want to mention.

What would you like to ask the doctor?

For example: Could this be perimenopause? What are the risks and benefits of HRT? Are there non hormonal options? Do I need any tests?

Please include at least one question or concern for your doctor.
This tool is for preparation and reflection only. It does not diagnose menopause or replace medical advice. Seek urgent medical care for severe chest pain, sudden weakness, trouble speaking, heavy bleeding, thoughts of self harm, or any symptom that feels like an emergency.

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Doctor visit summary

You can copy this and take it to your appointment.

AI prompt

Paste this into ChatGPT or Claude. For best results, use a version with web access and ask it to cite current sources.