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PREPARING FOR

YOUR GP

APPOINTMENT

TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT BIRTH CONTROL

Your needs and preferences for a specific birth control method can change over time, making it important to have frequent conversations with your doctor. This website helps you gather the information and questions you need for an informed discussion with your doctor.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

It’s a good idea to prepare for your visit ahead of time so that you can get the most out of your appointment.

1. TOPICS TO THINK ABOUT

Ease of use
Do you find it hard remembering your birth control every day?

Family planning
Do you plan to get pregnant within the next year?

Ability to prevent pregnancy
What would it mean for you to get pregnant right now?

Hormones
Do hormones in birth control work for you?

Periods
Do you want shorter and lighter bleeding?

Methods
Are there any methods you’d like to discuss further?

2. CONVERSATION GUIDE

Fill in this form and get ready for an informed discussion about birth control with your doctor or nurse. You can screenshot this form, print, save or share it via email. None of this will be shared with anyone, unless you decide to do so.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE VISIT

BE HONEST AND UPFRONT

Do you find it hard remembering your birth control every day?

BE FOCUSED AND SPECIFIC

Bring your filled in conversation guide with your burning questions and stick to the topics that are on your mind.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND

Your doctor and nurse are there to help you, so try to take their opinion into consideration.