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Perimenopause symptom check

Rate 11 common symptoms using the Menopause Rating Scale, a questionnaire doctors use worldwide. See how strong your symptoms are, which areas are affected most, and what can help.

For each symptom, choose how much it has bothered you recently. If you don't have it, choose None.

1. Hot flushes and sweating
Waves of heat, sweating, night sweats
2. Heart discomfort
Unusual awareness of your heartbeat, a racing or skipping heart, tightness
3. Sleep problems
Trouble falling asleep, waking in the night, waking too early
4. Low mood
Feeling down, sad, close to tears, low drive, mood swings
5. Irritability
Feeling tense, on edge, short-tempered
6. Anxiety
Inner restlessness, feeling panicky
7. Physical and mental exhaustion
Less energy, poorer memory and concentration, forgetfulness
8. Sexual problems
Changes in desire, activity or satisfaction
9. Bladder problems
Needing to pass urine more often, difficulty passing urine, leaking
10. Vaginal dryness
Dryness or burning, discomfort during sex
11. Joint and muscle aches
Pain in the joints, stiffness, aching muscles
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This check uses the Menopause Rating Scale (Heinemann K. et al., 2004), scored as its authors publish it. It measures how strong your symptoms are; it can't diagnose perimenopause or menopause, and it doesn't replace advice from your doctor. Always see a gynaecologist about bleeding after your periods have stopped for 12 months, very heavy bleeding, or bleeding between periods or after sex.

Questions

What is perimenopause?

Perimenopause is the years leading up to your final period, when hormone levels start to rise and fall unevenly. It often begins in the early to mid 40s, sometimes earlier, and can last several years. Menopause itself is the point 12 months after your last period.

What is the Menopause Rating Scale?

The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) is a short, validated questionnaire used by doctors and researchers around the world to measure how much menopause-related symptoms affect a woman's life. It covers 11 symptoms across three areas: body, mood and mind, and bladder and intimate health.

Can this tell me whether I am in perimenopause?

No. It measures how strong your symptoms are, not their cause. Other things, such as thyroid problems, anaemia or stress, can cause similar symptoms. Your doctor can help you work out what is going on.

Can food really help with perimenopause symptoms?

Food isn't a cure, but it makes a real difference to energy, weight around the middle, sleep, mood and long-term bone and heart health. Enough protein, fibre, calcium and steady blood sugar are the foundations.

Are my answers saved?

No. Your answers are used to work out your result on this page and are not stored or shared.

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