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Menstrual & reproductive health

3 topics
  • Cycle, bleeding and symptom records
    Menstrual concerns

    Explore a gynaecology visit for changes in cycle timing or bleeding, or menstrual pain. Prepare recent cycle records, medical history and medicines. A clinician determines whether tests are needed and when they should take place.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults with menstrual concerns or questions about reviewing previous gynaecology findings.

    Questions to prepare

    How much cycle and symptom history is useful? Does the timing of the first visit matter? How should previous reports and medicines be shared?

  • History and examination before pregnancy
    Preconception health

    Explore preconception health discussions, a review of existing conditions and medicines, and tests a clinician considers necessary. Share relevant histories and results for both partners rather than assuming a fixed test package.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults planning a pregnancy who would like information about health checks and relevant specialist discussions.

    Questions to prepare

    Which histories and results should both partners prepare? How are existing conditions and medicines discussed? Is a results review arranged?

  • Personal plans, history and private discussion
    Contraception & reproductive health

    Explore relevant visits for contraception needs, a current method or reproductive-health questions. Share family plans, medical history and medicines so a clinician can discuss suitability, use and review requirements.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults who would like a private discussion of contraception or reproductive-health concerns.

    Questions to prepare

    Which history and current-method details are needed? What limitations apply to different options? Are examinations, procedures or regular reviews involved?

Postpartum & menopause

2 topics
  • Birth records and postpartum review needs
    Postpartum review

    Explore postpartum gynaecology reviews and recovery-related outpatient visits. Prepare delivery and discharge records, current concerns, breastfeeding information and medicines for a clinician to clarify review needs and referrals.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults needing a postpartum review or information about appointments for health concerns after childbirth.

    Questions to prepare

    Which delivery and discharge records are needed? How is review timing confirmed? What breastfeeding, medication and care information should be discussed in advance?

  • Menopausal changes, history and review
    Perimenopause & menopause

    Explore relevant visits for perimenopausal cycle changes, hot flushes or their effect on daily life. Prepare symptoms, medical history and medicines. A clinician considers individual risks when discussing investigations and care options.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults with questions about menopausal changes or an existing related medical history.

    Questions to prepare

    Which symptoms and history should be recorded? Which previous tests are needed? How are further assessments and regular reviews arranged?

Pelvic & gynaecological concerns

2 topics
  • Leakage, pelvic symptoms and functional assessment
    Pelvic-floor assessment

    Explore gynaecology, urology or rehabilitation visits for urinary leakage, pelvic discomfort or an existing pelvic-floor concern. Describe when symptoms occur, birth history and previous surgery so the hospital can identify the relevant assessment team.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults with pelvic-floor concerns or questions about an existing assessment and follow-up.

    Questions to prepare

    Which department is relevant? What symptom records are useful? How are functional assessment, rehabilitation and reviews coordinated?

  • Private symptoms and gynaecology visits
    Vaginal dryness & discomfort

    Explore a private gynaecology visit for vaginal dryness, pain or other discomfort. These symptoms can have different causes. Prepare their duration, associated symptoms and previous medicines for clinical assessment.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults with intimate discomfort who would like information about a gynaecology visit or review.

    Questions to prepare

    How are symptoms and medicine details shared privately? Is an in-person examination needed? How are care options and follow-up discussed with a clinician?

Breast health

1 topic
  • Breast symptoms, images and referrals
    Breast assessment & findings

    Explore a breast-specialist visit for symptoms or previous imaging findings that need review. Prepare symptoms, ultrasound or other images, and any pathology records. A clinician determines the next steps in relation to age, history and findings.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults with breast symptoms, previous findings or a clinician’s recommendation for review.

    Questions to prepare

    Which images and pathology reports are needed? How is review timing confirmed? How is any further tissue sampling or referral explained?

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