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Menopause Symptom Chart


Menopause is a natural process with treatments that focus on symptomatic relief. Below is a self administered questionnaire. A score over 15 should be further discussed with your doctor.

  • 0 if you do not have that particular symptom
  • 1 for mild
  • 2 for moderate
  • 3 for severe

Hot flushes


Light headed feelings


Headaches


Irritability


Depression


Unloved feelings


Anxiety


Mood changes


Sleeplessness


Unusual tiredness


Backache


Joint pains


Muscle pains


New facial hair


Dry skin


Crawling feelings under the skin


Less sexual feelings


Dry vagina


Uncomfortable intercourse


Urinary frequency


TOTAL:


A score of 15 or over usually indicates oestrogen deficiency that is intrusive enough to require treatment, but this is only a guideline. You should discuss this with your doctor.

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