CELLSHE guide · Perimenopause quiz
Am I in perimenopause?
A free check in two parts: where you may be in the transition, then which symptoms bother you most. Results show instantly. No email, no account, and your answers stay on this device.
Step 1 · Your cycle
Where am I in the transition?
Five questions, based on the research staging criteria used by menopause researchers (STRAW+10).1
Step 2 · Your symptoms
Which symptoms bother you most?
How much has each of these bothered you in the last month? Answer all 14.
Step 3
Your results
Complete step 1 and step 2 to see your results here.
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Questions about this quiz
Is this a diagnosis?
No. For most otherwise healthy women aged 45 and older, perimenopause is identified from age, symptoms, and menstrual history. Routine hormone blood tests are usually unnecessary.6, 12
A clinician may recommend a physical examination or selected tests when the history suggests another cause. Testing should answer a clinical question rather than simply produce a menopause score.5, 6, 12
Do I need a blood test?
Usually not. If you are 45 or older, your clinician can usually tell from your age, your symptoms and changes in your periods.6, 12
For women aged 40 to 45 with symptoms and menstrual changes, clinicians may consider FSH testing. Evaluation is also important when menopause is suspected before 40.6, 12
Practical decision: Ask what a proposed test could change about your care. That is more useful than ordering repeated measurements without a clear purpose.
What if I’m on the pill or have an IUD?
The pill, hormonal IUD, implant, injections, and other hormone treatments can change bleeding. Some stop it altogether.
That makes menstrual patterns less reliable for assessing menopausal status. FSH testing is also unsuitable for identifying menopause while using certain hormonal methods, including combined hormonal contraception.6
Do not stop prescribed contraception to test your hormones on your own. Discuss your method, pregnancy plans, age, and symptoms with a clinician.
Does CELLSHE keep my answers?
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Important: This guide provides general health education. It cannot diagnose symptoms, choose a treatment for you, or replace a healthcare professional. Seek prompt assessment for bleeding after confirmed menopause. Get urgent care for severe symptoms or emergencies.