Questions About Fibroids

1. What causes fibroids?

2. How big are my fibroids?

3. How fast will they grow?

4. Will they keep me from getting pregnant?

5. I don't feel anything. How bad can they be?

Questions About Treatment Options for Fibroids

1. Will fibroids go away on their own?

2. Do I have to pursue treatment?

3. Are there any non-surgical treatment options for my situation?

4. Can I change my diet or take hormones to shrink them?

5. If we have to take out the uterus, what are my options?

6. What are the differences in post-op recovery?

7. What about a minimally invasive procedure? Is that a viable option for me?

8. Can I keep my ovaries? My cervix?

9. Are my fibroids too big for a minimally invasive procedure?

If you’re not satisfied with the responses you receive, consider asking for a second opinion. You are an integral part of your healthcare team, and you should feel comfortable with your physician and the recommended treatment. 

Questions About Uterine, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancer

1. What type of cancer do I have?

2. How advanced is it?

3. Are there other tests I might need to help determine a diagnosis or the stage of the cancer?

4. How much time do I have to make a decision?

5. Do we know if the cancer has spread to other parts of my body?

6. What is your experience treating my type of cancer?

Questions About Treatment Options for Uterine, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancer

1. What kind of surgery do I need?

2. Do we have to remove more than just the uterus?

3. What about my ovaries? My cervix? What are the risks involved in leaving them in my body?

4. How effective will radiation or chemotherapy be in my situation?

5. Is a minimally invasive procedure an option for my condition?

6. What are the risks and benefits of the other kinds of hysterectomies?

7. Would I need chemotherapy or radiation before surgery? After surgery?

8. How will you know if all of the cancer has been removed?

9. In your experience, which treatment would give me the best quality of life?

10. What is the chance that my cancer will come back somewhere else in my body

If you’re not satisfied with the responses you receive, consider asking for a second opinion. You are an integral part of your healthcare team, and you should feel comfortable with your physician and the recommended treatment. 

Questions About Uterine Prolapse

1. Can I do anything to strengthen the pelvic muscles?

2. What factors contribute to prolapse?

3. If I take hormones, will my condition improve?

Questions About Treatment Options for Uterine Prolapse

1. Is using a pessary (a plastic ring inserted into the vagina) an option?

2. How will a hysterectomy help my bladder function?

3. Will my bladder function be back to normal?

4. Are there different kinds of hysterectomies I can have for my condition? What are the risks and benefits?

5. What about a minimally invasive procedure? Is that an option for my particular condition?

6. In your experience, which treatment would give me the best quality of life

If you’re not satisfied with the responses you receive, consider asking for a second opinion. You are an integral part of your healthcare team, and you should feel comfortable with your physician and the recommended treatment. 

Questions About Endometriosis

1. What is the cause of my endometriosis?

2. Is there a cure for endometriosis?

Questions About Treatment Options for Endometriosis

1. What about hormonal treatments?

2. Are there surgical options other than hysterectomy?

3. What are the associated risks and benefits?

4. Will I be able to get pregnant afterwards?

5. If a hysterectomy is your recommendation, will I go into menopause?

6. What about a minimally invasive procedure? Is that a viable option for my condition?

7. In your experience, which treatment would give me the best quality of life?

If you’re not satisfied with the responses you receive, consider asking for a second opinion. You are an integral part of your healthcare team, and you should feel comfortable with your physician and the recommended treatment. 

Questions About Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

1. What causes abnormal uterine bleeding?

2. Is this a serious problem?

3. Are there other tests I might need to help determine a cause?

Questions About Treatment Options for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

1. How will I know if and when treatment is necessary?

2. Do I need medicine or surgery?

3. If I take hormones, will my condition improve?

4. If I need surgery, what are my options?

5. If I need a hysterectomy, is there a minimally invasive option?

If you’re not satisfied with the responses you receive, consider asking for a second opinion. You are an integral part of your healthcare team, and you should feel comfortable with your physician and the recommended treatment. 

To learn more, read the frequently asked questions about hysterectomy.