How To Advocate For Yourself at Your OBGYN Appointment
From Nicole Jardim, Certified Women’s Health Coach, Author and Founder of the Fix Your Period Collective
About The Guide
If you’ve ever left an OBGYN appointment feeling confused, dismissed, rushed, or like you forgot to say the most important thing, this guide is for you.
Most of us were never taught how to advocate for ourselves in medical settings. In fact, we were often taught to minimize our pain, avoid asking too many questions, and trust that “they know best.”
Most doctors have the best intentions and genuinely want to help, but the conventional medical system imposes a lot of limitations on patient-doctor care…
This free guide will show you how to prepare for your appointment, communicate clearly and confidently, and make sure you leave with real answers – not more frustration.
You deserve to feel informed, respected, and in control of your healthcare decisions.
What’s Inside the Guide?
Before The Appointment
You’ll Learn:
- How to book strategically
- Why bringing specific symptom data changes the conversation
- How tracking your cycle and patterns makes your case stronger
- What to organize ahead of time
- Grounding phrases to practice
During The Appointment
You’ll Learn:
- How to clearly state your main concerns
- Smart questions to ask about diagnosis, testing, and treatment options
- When and how to ask for clarification (and why “why” matters)
- What to do if a test, referral, or treatment is refused
- How to clarify concrete next steps before you leave
After The Appointment
You’ll Learn:
- How to regulate your nervous system after a stressful visit
- Why requesting your records protects you long term
- When to consider a second (or third) opinion
- How to expand your care team if needed
- Steps to follow up so nothing falls through the cracks
This guide is your first step toward walking into appointments informed and prepared, so that you walk away feeling empowered.
Ready?
Meet Your Coach
Nicole Jardim
Hey, I’m Nicole! I’m a Certified Women’s Health Coach, Author, and Founder of the Fix Your Period Collective!
Over the last 15 years I’ve developed education and offerings designed to empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.
My philosophy is to address the root cause of what’s really going on in our bodies and minds rather than treating just our symptoms. I believe that the fundamentals to healing any hormone imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.
I’m the creator of the Fix Your Period Collective, a first-of-its-kind membership experience that will give you a clear roadmap to achieving better periods. The Fix Your Period Collective is an interactive and dynamic membership platform that starts with you taking The Period Quiz. From there you’ll receive an easy to implement plan to support your hormones and overhaul your menstrual cycle.
As a member, you’ll receive tailored insights and metrics based on your specific symptoms, access to my signature course, released in stages to help you steadily improve your menstrual and hormonal health, step-by-step guides addressing specific health concerns such as heavy periods, ovarian cysts, and perimenopause, and so much more.
I can’t wait to join you on this journey to fixing your period!
Xoxo,
