Menopause Symptom Tracker
Comprehensive symptom assessment and tracking for perimenopause and menopause. Get personalized recommendations and know when to consult healthcare providers.
About This Menopause Tracker
Our comprehensive menopause symptom tracker helps you assess and understand your menopause experience using evidence-based criteria. Track symptoms across five key categories - vasomotor, psychological, physical, sexual, and sleep - and receive personalized recommendations for symptom management. Based on STRAW+10 staging and clinical guidelines from leading menopause organizations.
Personal Information
Every person's menopause journey is unique. Share information about your experience to receive personalized guidance and support.
Understanding Menopause
What is Menopause?
Menopause is a natural biological process marking the permanent cessation of menstruation due to loss of ovarian follicular activity. It's diagnosed retrospectively after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea (WHO, 2022; NAMS, 2022).
Stages of Menopause
- Perimenopause: The menopausal transition beginning with cycle irregularity and ending 12 months after the final menstrual period (average duration: 4 years)
- Menopause: The point after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea (median age: 51 years)
- Postmenopause: The period following menopause, divided into early (first 5-6 years) and late stages
Treatment Options
- Hormone Therapy: Most effective for vasomotor symptoms, reducing hot flashes by 75% (NAMS, 2022)
- Non-hormonal medications: SSRIs/SNRIs can reduce hot flashes by 50-60% (Paroxetine FDA-approved)
- Lifestyle changes: Weight loss, regular exercise, and stress reduction show moderate benefit
- Complementary therapies: Acupuncture shows promise; black cohosh has mixed evidence (NAMS, 2022)
A gentle reminder: This tool shares knowledge from current research to empower your journey. Every woman's experience is beautifully unique. For personalized care, your healthcare provider is your best partner. You're not alone in this transition!
References
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The NAMS 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement Advisory Panel (2022). The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society. *Menopause*, 29(7), 767-794
DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002028 - 2.
Harlow SD, Gass M, Hall JE, et al. (2012). Executive summary of the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop + 10. *Menopause*, 19(4), 387-95
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Avis NE, Crawford SL, Greendale G, et al. (2015). Duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms over the menopause transition. *JAMA Internal Medicine*, 175(4), 531-9
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Franco OH, Chowdhury R, Troup J, et al. (2016). Use of plant-based therapies and menopausal symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. *JAMA*, 315(23), 2554-63
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool is designed for women who are likely in menopause (12+ months without periods) or postmenopause, while the perimenopause tracker focuses on the transition period. This tool includes different symptom categories and staging criteria specific to confirmed menopause.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes, reducing them by up to 75% (NAMS, 2022). It also helps with sleep disturbances, mood changes, and genitourinary symptoms. However, it's not suitable for everyone and requires individual risk-benefit assessment.
Yes! Non-hormonal options include SSRIs/SNRIs (can reduce hot flashes by 50-60%), gabapentin, clonidine, and lifestyle modifications. Regular exercise, stress management, and dietary changes can provide meaningful symptom relief for many women.
Seek medical attention if symptoms significantly impact your quality of life, if you have heavy bleeding after menopause, severe mood changes, or cardiovascular symptoms. Your healthcare provider can help determine if treatment is appropriate.
Vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes typically last an average of 7-9 years, with some women experiencing them for over 10 years (Avis et al., 2015). Other symptoms may persist or develop during postmenopause, making ongoing management important.
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Medical Disclaimer: This tool provides educational estimates based on established formulas and is not intended as medical advice. Individual results may vary. For personalized guidance, consult with healthcare professionals through our platform.