10 Things to Talk To Your Doctor About During Menopause

If you think you may be in menopause or know that you are, make an appointment with your OB/GYN or general practitioner. Be prepared with this list of information.

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Breast Cancer in the Family

Breast Cancer in the Family

Have any of your grandmothers, mother, aunts, cousins, sisters had breast cancer? If so, know at what age they were diagnosed. Before or after the age of 45? Before or after they had reached menopause? Was it someone on your dad's or mom's side? This information is valuable in assessing your risk for breast cancer and whether hormone replacement therapy is right for you.

By ABush— Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 08/26/2011