Test II: Menopause Common Checker

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“Is it Menopause?”

checklist Many women do not know if they are experiencing menopause. In fact, some women even think that severe menopause symptoms are normal. As a result, they take no action and go through unnecessary discomfort.

The good news is most women go through menopause well without many symptoms. Other women who experience menopause symptoms can find relief by adopting lifestyle changes and by taking safe and natural treatments.

STEP 1

  1. How old are you? __________
  2. Have you experienced any changes to your menstruation cycle such as:
 

Yes

No
become less predictable or less frequent?    
become lighter?    
stopped menstruating for 12 consecutive months?    

Guide Answers:

If “NO”, you may want to read through this menopause symptom checker to familiarize yourself with some of the common symptoms that may occur when a woman is approaching menopause.

If you are between age 40 and 60 and have answered “YES” to at least one of the questions above, you may be experiencing menopause and may want to go through this menopause symptom checker.

However, if you are either under 40 or above 60, and are experiencing some of the symptoms listed here, you may want to seek a doctor’s advice, as they may not be related to

STEP 2

Further to complete your test, a set of questions is listed below to help you determine how you would rate your experience with various menopause symptoms.

hand with moving checklist 0 – None

1 – Mild: A small problem and doesn’t bother you very much

2 – Moderate: A mid-level problem that affects you occasionally

3 – Severe: A real problem that happens quite often

4 – Very severe: A terrible problem that you can barely deal with

 Fill in scores (0 to 4)

0

1

2

3

4
Do you experience any hot flashes?          
Do you experience any heart palpitations and anxiety?          
Are you bothered by vaginal dryness?          
Do you experience any bladder problems?          
Do you experience any loss of libido?          
Do you seem to go through any mood swings and get easily irritated?          
Do you feel very tired and have low levels of energy?          
Do you feel you are getting more forgetful?          
Do you wake up in the middle of the night and have problems trying to sleep because of hot flashes or night sweats?          
Have you experienced any weight gain?          
Have you experienced any skin changes?          

 

Total Scores

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0-5          Start of Perimenopause

You may be experiencing the start of perimenopause. This refers to two to eight years of fluctuating hormones and related symptoms leading up to menopause. You should prepare for menopause by adopting a healthy lifestyle and understanding how these symptoms can be managed.

6-15       Menopause Transition

You may be experiencing symptoms associated with menopause transition. Your menstruation may have become more irregular or ceased. However, menopause symptoms do continue to be present in some women and these symptoms may cause discomfort.

If you are uncertain, consult your healthcare professional to confirm that your symptoms are due to menopause. Natural products for menopause management made from botanical extracts are available.

16-44     Menopause severe symptoms

You may be experiencing very severe symptoms that can be remedied. Consult a healthcare professional immediately to rule out other conditions, and to confirm whether your symptoms are due to menopause. Natural products can help in the management of menopausal symptoms.

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