Hormone therapy

Questions to ask your doctor about hormone therapy

Asking your doctor questions will help you make an informed choice. You may want to include some of the questions below in your own list

  • Is hormone therapy available as part of my treatment plan?
  • Why do I need hormone therapy?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of hormone therapy for me?
  • Will I have other treatments as well as hormone therapy?
  • Which hormone therapy drug are you recommending? Does it have different names?
  • How do I have hormone therapy?
  • How much does treatment cost?
  • How long will I be on hormone therapy?
  • Can I take my other medicines while I am having hormone therapy?
  • How will I know if the treatment is working?
  • What are the risks and possible side effects of hormone therapy?
  • Will the side effects be long term or short term?
  • What can I do to help manage any side effects?
  • Will hormone therapy affect my sex life and fertility?
  • Are there any complementary therapies that might help me?
  • Should I change my diet or physical activity during or after treatment?
  • How often will I need check-ups while I’m on hormone therapy?