Talk to Your Healthcare Provider

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Questions to ask your healthcare provider

If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids or endometriosis, or are concerned about symptoms you’re having, you probably have a lot of questions. We know that talking to your healthcare provider about this can be intimidating and you may not know how to start the conversation. Fortunately, there are resources to help you prepare.

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How do I start the conversation?

Patient advocacy organizations have created resources to help you navigate conversations with your healthcare provider.

  • Uterine fibroids.

    The Fibroid Foundation can help you start the discussion with your healthcare provider about your uterine fibroids diagnosis.
    Explore The Fibroid Foundation Resource.

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  • Endometriosis.

    Endo Black, Inc. have compiled information to help with decision making when considering endometriosis management options.
    Explore the Endo Black, Inc. resource.

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  • HealthyWomen and The White Dress Project have combined forces to develop an informative resource to help you speak about uterine fibroids with your healthcare provider.
    Explore HealthyWomen and The White Dress Project Resource.

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  • The Endometriosis Foundation of America has information on choosing an endometriosis specialist, questions to ask about treatment, and how to prepare for an appointment.
    Explore the Endometriosis Foundation resource.

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Find Support in
Your Community

Find Support in
Your Community

Find out more about periods and uterine health from patient advocacy organizations.

Patient advocacy organizations in this space have created resources to educate the public about periods and support women and menstruators. Learn about what these organizations are doing to bring uterine health conditions to light.

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References

1. Uterine fibroids. NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Accessed March 2024. https:// www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/uterine. 2. Global glossary for the menstrual movement. PERIOD. Accessed March 2024. https://period.org/uploads/Global-Glossary-forthe-Menstrual-Movement-v1.3.pdf. 3. Rose SL. Patient advocacy organizations: institutional conflicts of interest, trust, and trustworthiness. J Law Med Ethics. 2013;41(3):680-687. doi:10.1111/ jlme.12078. 4. Uterine definition. Merriam-Webster. Accessed August 2022. https://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/uterine. 5. Global glossary for the menstrual movement. PERIOD. Accessed March 2024. https://period.org/uploads/Global-Glossary-for-the-Menstrual-Movement-v1.3.pdf.