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Perimenopause and menopause symptom checklist

Tick what you notice, print it, and take it to your doctor.

Education only. This page gives general information. It does not replace advice from your doctor. If you are worried about a symptom, see your general practitioner or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. In an emergency, call 000.

Tick each symptom you notice and how much it bothers you. Then print this page or save it as a PDF and take it to your appointment. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.

Periods

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Periods closer together or further apart
Heavier or longer periods
Spotting between periods
Periods have stopped

Body temperature

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Heart racing or pounding

Sleep and energy

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Trouble falling asleep
Waking during the night
Tired all the time

Mood and mind

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Low mood
Anxiety or panic
Irritability or anger
Brain fog or poor memory
Trouble concentrating

Vagina, vulva and bladder

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Vaginal dryness, itching or burning
Pain with sex
Needing to pass urine often or urgently
Leaking urine
Repeated urinary tract infections
A feeling of heaviness or bulging in the vagina

Sex and relationships

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Less interest in sex
Harder to become aroused or reach orgasm
Changes in my relationship because of symptoms

Body

SymptomNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Joint or muscle aches
Headaches or migraine
Weight change, especially around the waist
Dry skin or thinning hair
Breast tenderness

How much do your symptoms affect your life?

AreaNot at allA littleQuite a bitA lot
Work
Relationships
Sleep
Daily life

Notes for my doctor

This checklist helps you describe your symptoms. It does not diagnose anything. Some symptoms can have other causes, so your doctor may suggest tests.

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