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With your specialist/gynaecologist/consultant
You may have waited some time for this appointment so it is important to get the most from it. The information you prepared for your GP will be invaluable for this consultation; please remember to bring it with you, and to update it if necessary. You will have to make some difficult decisions about treatment so it is important that you have a good relationship with your specialist and that you trust them. It is a two-way process and the better you can communicate with your specialist the better your care will be.
During the consultation write everything down. You may think you can remember everything but you will be surprised – you will remember less than you think! If you can take someone with you for emotional support even better. Ask that person to write everything down so that you can concentrate on what is being said.
You need to ask questions as well as listen to the doctor. It is worth writing your questions down the night before your appointment. Get everything clear in your mind, do some research on the internet or ring the Helpline (0808 808 2227). The questions you ask should include:
- What do you think is causing the symptoms?
- Will you want me to have a scan? What are you looking for?
- Will you want me to have a laparoscopy? What are you looking for?
- Do you think my fertility is affected?
- How can I control my symptoms?
- What treatments do you suggest and why?
- What if this treatment is unsuccessful?
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