This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor. However, it is not a comprehensive list.

• How do I get a second opinion?
• What are the treatment options, and what are their benefits, risks, and side effects?
• How will the treatment options affect my sex life?
• How will the treatment options affect my urinary control?
• What are the short-term effects of the treatment options?
• What are the long-term effects of the treatment options?
• Concerning the recommended treatment, how do I get a second opinion?
• What follow-up care will I need?
• If I have pain, how will it be managed?
• Am I a good candidate for a clinical trial?
• If you were going to have this sort of treatment, who would you want to do it?
• Is there an alternative (less risky, less costly, fewer side affects) to this procedure?
• How many of these treatments have you done and what is your record for morbidity, side effects and successful outcome?
• What will the recovery period be like?
• What medications can I take to slow down the progression of my condition?