Are you experiencing hot flushes, do you feel tired, feel anxious and are wondering if you are experiencing perimenopause? Do you wonder if your aches and pains are due to aging or just menopause. Our menopause quiz can help sort out if your symptoms could be related to perimenopause or menopause.

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What is the difference between perimenopause and Menopause?

Menopause is defined by the cessation of periods for twelve consecutive months, with the average age of occurrence being 51.

Perimenopause begins approximately 5-7 years before menopause and is recognized by a myriad of signs caused by fluctuations in your estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels. 

The menopause quiz is based on a study of perimenopausal women. The symptoms listed are from Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS).

It examines 3 clusters of symptoms experienced in the perimenopause and includes;

Psychological symptoms of perimenopause

Physical symptoms of perimenopause and

Vasomotor symptoms of perimenopause.

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You can also use this menopause symptom checker to assess your menopause symptoms if you are experiencing;

Natural menopause

Surgical menopause due to removal of your ovaries

Medical menopause, for example due to medications for breast cancer treatment.

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Once you have completed the perimenopause questionnaire, it can be shown to your GP or Menopause specialist so they can see the breadth and severity of your symptoms.

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In your assessment, it will help determine whether and where you are in the menopause transition, based on your responses. It will also enable your health provider to provide information on your symptoms and a range of options tailored to you to support you as you transition through this midlife stage.