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Questions for Your Clinician

Neutral conversation prompts based on evidence-quality principles. They do not imply a recommended answer.

Evidence quality
  • Were women included in the trials for this medicine, and in what numbers?
  • Were outcomes analyzed by sex, and was the analysis prespecified?
  • What life stages or menopausal statuses were studied or excluded?
Reproductive health
  • What does the current label say about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
  • Is there any interaction with hormonal contraception?
  • Should I use contraception while taking this medicine?
Personal context
  • Given my age and health history, what benefits and risks are most relevant?
  • What symptoms should I report urgently?
  • Are there alternatives with better evidence for people like me?

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