09/26/2026
1. Ask yourself:
How are these symptoms impacting my daily life, and what specific changes do I hope hormone therapy will bring?
Label the symptoms that feel most disruptive, for example: sleep, energy, mood, libido, cognition, body composition, hot flashes, vaginal symptoms, motivation, etc.
Think about what you want hormone therapy to improve: sleeping through the night, reducing hot flashes, feeling more sexually comfortable, boosting energy, preserving bone health, etc.
2. Ask your provider:
What should I expect during the first 90 days of treatment, and how will we determine whether to adjust, continue, or stop hormone therapy?
Remember, the medication is just one part of the treatment plan. The ongoing feedback and communication are equally, if not more, important. Ask your provider which symptoms they will track, when follow-up appointments will be scheduled, which lab tests are necessary, which side effects require immediate contact, and how you can reach them between visits.
3. Ask ChatGpt:
These are my symptoms, medical history, medications, and goals. Can you help me prepare the most important questions to discuss with my hormone provider?
Instead of asking, “Tell me what hormones I need,” use AI to clarify uncertainties, learn key terms, and discover important questions you might not have thought to ask.
Send this to someone thinking about HRT.