Perimenopause symptom checker
Check off the symptoms you’ve noticed. You’ll see how common each one is in perimenopause, with a source for every figure, and a summary you can print or share with your clinician.
Private by design: your answers never leave this page. No sign-up.
Educational only, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Talk to a licensed clinician about your symptoms and treatment options. If you have chest pain or trouble breathing, call 911. If you’re having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988.
About this checker
Perimenopause is the transition before your final period, when hormone levels rise and fall unevenly. Symptoms often start in your 40s and can last several years. This checker lists symptoms that large studies, such as the U.S. Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), link to the menopause transition.
It is deliberately not scored. A count of symptoms can’t tell you whether you’re in perimenopause: other health conditions and some medicines can cause similar symptoms. The point is to put what you’re feeling into words, so you can have a better conversation with a clinician.
We wrote these questions ourselves. Validated research questionnaires such as the Menopause Rating Scale are licensed for clinical and research use, and a clinician may use one with you.
Common questions
Can this tell me if I’m in perimenopause?
No. It isn’t a diagnosis. Perimenopause is usually recognized from your age, your symptoms and changes in your periods, and a clinician can rule out other causes.
Are my answers saved?
No. Your answers stay in your browser while the page is open. If you copy the share link, the answers are stored in the part of the link after the # sign, which browsers never send to a server.
What age does perimenopause start?
It often starts in your 40s, though it can begin earlier or later. Changes in your periods are often the first sign.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Print your summary, note when symptoms started and how often they happen, and list any medicines and supplements you take. Our free hot flash tracker can help you log episodes for a few weeks first.