Appointment checklist

Build a short summary of your symptoms and questions before a gynecology, primary care or pelvic floor appointment. Bring it on your phone or print it so nothing gets forgotten.

What is going on Pain at the entrance during sex Deep pain during sex Burning or stinging after sex Bleeding after sex Vaginal dryness Leaking when coughing, sneezing or running A feeling of heaviness or a bulge Pain inserting tampons Pain during pelvic exams Low desire that bothers me Tailbone or pelvic pain

Details When did it start? How often, and how bad (0 to 10)? What have you tried so far? Medicines, contraception or hormone treatment

Questions to ask What do you think is causing this? Do I need an examination or any tests? Could my pelvic floor muscles be involved? Would a referral to a pelvic floor physical therapist help? Are there local or hormonal treatments that suit me? What can I do at home in the meantime? When should I come back if it does not improve?

How to use it

Tick the symptoms you have and add where and when they happen.
List treatments you have tried and any medicines you take.
Pick the questions you want answered, then print or save the list.

Good to know

This checklist is for preparing, not for deciding whether you need care. Heavy bleeding, severe pain, fever or bleeding after menopause need prompt medical attention rather than a routine appointment.

Nothing typed here leaves the browser or is saved. Related: Finding a pelvic floor therapist, All symptoms

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Straight answers on pelvic health, comfortable sex and intimate care. Written by Keep Women editors and based on published medical guidance.

Life stages

First-time sex
Pelvic floor in pregnancy
Postpartum recovery
Diastasis recti
Perimenopause
Menopause and sex

Symptoms

Pain at the vaginal opening
Deep pain during sex
Bleeding after sex
Burning after sex
Stress incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse

Know your body

Vulva anatomy
Vulva vs vagina
Clitoris anatomy
Vaginal pH
Douching
Finding a pelvic floor therapist

Tools

Pelvic floor timer
Lube finder
Appointment checklist
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