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Adrenal fatigue Self-Assessment

A quick assessment to map your specific stress-fatigue pattern. Whether you call it adrenal fatigue or HPA axis dysfunction, your symptoms are real. This quiz identifies what is actually driving them.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom composite (HPA axis dysfunction screening)Free & private

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Understanding Your Stress-Fatigue Pattern

A quick assessment to map your specific stress-fatigue pattern. Whether you call it adrenal fatigue or HPA axis dysfunction, your symptoms are real. This quiz identifies what is actually driving them.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR adrenal fatigue specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

2,046 women got their profile this month

Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on HPA axis research, salivary cortisol studies (Nurses' Health Study II, N=233), and perimenopause-specific fatigue literature

This adrenal fatigue self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom composite (HPA axis dysfunction screening) to evaluate the severity and impact of adrenal fatigue on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a clinical diagnosis. 'Adrenal fatigue' is not a recognized medical diagnosis, but HPA axis dysfunction produces real, measurable symptoms. Consult a healthcare provider for persistent fatigue.

Understanding Your Score

Your Stress-Fatigue Pattern Is Emerging(Score 1-3)

Your symptoms suggest early-stage cortisol rhythm disruption. The good news: at this stage, the HPA axis responds well to targeted lifestyle changes. Consistent sleep timing, morning sunlight, stress

Your Stress System Is Recalibrating(Score 4-6)

What many people call 'adrenal fatigue' is what your body is doing right now: recalibrating its stress response because it has been running too hard for too long. At this level, your cortisol rhythm i

Your Stress Response System Needs Serious Support(Score 7-10)

At this level, your HPA axis has been running in emergency mode for so long that the exhaustion has become structural. Sleep does not restore you. Exercise makes it worse. Small stressors overwhelm yo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this adrenal fatigue self-assessment measure?

This adrenal fatigue self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom composite (HPA axis dysfunction screening) to assess the severity and impact of adrenal fatigue on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this adrenal fatigue self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom composite (HPA axis dysfunction screening), a clinically validated instrument (Nurses' Health Study II cortisol analysis (N=233 postmenopausal women). MsFLASH trial cortisol data (N=293). Chiu HH et al. (2021) Perimenopausal fatigue scale.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of adrenal fatigue severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this adrenal fatigue self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about adrenal fatigue at wellls.com/problems/adrenal-fatigue, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing adrenal fatigue.

Read the full adrenal fatigue article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).