Preparing for a Uterine Fibroids Specialist Appointment
Uterine fibroids are common benign tumours, but their impact on menstrual bleeding, pain, and fertility varies widely. A gynaecologist needs detailed documentation of your menstrual symptoms, infertility concerns, and any pain to recommend appropriate management, whether that is observation, medication, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery.
Reviewed by the Brief My Doctor editorial team · Last updated June 2026
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What to tell your doctor
- 1How long you have had symptoms and whether they are worsening
- 2Menstrual changes: heavier bleeding, longer periods, clots, flooding
- 3Pelvic pain or pressure symptoms
- 4Impact on quality of life: need for time off work, clothing restrictions
- 5Anaemia symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath, pallor
- 6Whether you are trying to conceive and for how long
- 7Size and location of fibroids if known from ultrasound
- 8Previous imaging: ultrasound or MRI findings
- 9Whether you want to preserve fertility
- 10Fertility history: miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.Based on the size and location, do fibroids affect fertility?
- Q2.What are my treatment options?
- Q3.If I want to conceive, what is recommended?
- Q4.Are there medications that reduce fibroid growth?
- Q5.What are minimally invasive options like fibroid embolization or HIFU?
- Q6.If surgery is recommended, what type?
- Q7.Will fibroids return after treatment?
- Q8.Should I have a hysterectomy or fertility-sparing option?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Recent ultrasound or MRI reports with fibroid size and location
- ✓Menstrual history documentation: cycle length, duration, heaviness
- ✓Iron panel or anaemia test results if available
- ✓Information about fertility goals and history
- ✓Notes on impact to work and quality of life
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