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Perimenopause Symptom Checker

Instructions.

Please answer each question based on how you have been feeling recently.

Answer options: No / Sometimes / Yes

1. Have your periods become less regular than they used to be?
2. Has your menstrual flow become heavier or lighter than usual?
3. Have you started skipping periods or having longer gaps between them?
4. Do you get hot flashes or sudden waves of heat?
5. Do you wake up sweating during the night?
6. Have you been sleeping more poorly than usual?
7. Have you noticed more mood swings or irritability?
8. Have you been feeling more anxious, low, or emotionally off lately?
9. Have you been struggling with concentration, forgetfulness, or brain fog?
10. Do you often feel unusually tired or low in energy?
11. Have you had more headaches, body aches, or joint discomfort?
12. Have you noticed changes in your weight or body shape recently?
13. Have you noticed vaginal dryness or discomfort during intimacy?
14. Has your interest in sex changed noticeably?
15. Have you needed to urinate more often or more urgently than usual?

Important Note: This tool is for awareness only and does not diagnose perimenopause or replace medical advice or diagnosis. It may be a good time to have a more thorough conversation with a healthcare professional, especially if your symptoms are affecting your sleep, mood, daily functioning, or overall well-being.

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, and for many women, the changes are not always obvious at first. It often starts with small shifts: your periods may change, your sleep may feel different, your mood may feel less steady, or you may feel unlike yourself.

This quick symptom checker is here to help you pause and notice what may be changing in your body.

It is not a diagnosis, but it can help you recognise common signs of perimenopause and decide whether it may be worth learning more or speaking with a healthcare professional.

Why it is important to check yourself

Many women dismiss early symptoms because they seem easy to explain away. You may think it is stress, poor sleep, ageing, burnout, or just having too much on your plate. Sometimes it is. But sometimes these changes are linked to perimenopause.

Checking in with yourself matters because it helps you:

  • notice patterns you may have been ignoring
  • understand that your symptoms are real and worth paying attention to
  • feel more informed and prepared for conversations with a healthcare professional
  • get support earlier if symptoms are affecting your daily life

The earlier you recognise changes, the easier it can be to make sense of what your body may be telling you.

Perimenopause Symptom Checker

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, and the signs are not always obvious at first. This simple checker can help you recognise common symptoms and reflect on what may be changing in your body. It is not a diagnosis, but it can help you decide whether it may be worth learning more or speaking with a healthcare professional.

Why it is important to check yourself

Many women explain away early symptoms as stress, tiredness, ageing, or simply having a lot going on. Sometimes that is true. But sometimes these changes may be linked to perimenopause. Taking a moment to check in with yourself can help you notice patterns, understand your symptoms more clearly, and seek support earlier if needed.