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Free Body Type Quiz

A private assessment to map what is actually shifting in your body, why the scale is lying to you, and what the research says works.

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Understanding Your Body Composition Changes

A private assessment to map what is actually shifting in your body, why the scale is lying to you, and what the research says works.

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

2,226 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

Informed by SWAN Heart study (N=362), DEXA body composition research, and meta-analysis of 27 resistance training RCTs

This is a self-assessment tool, not a medical diagnosis. Body composition changes during perimenopause are a normal biological process. For clinical assessment, ask your provider about a DEXA scan.

Understanding Your Score

Early-Stage Composition Shift(Score 1-3)

Your body is in the early stages of the muscle-fat redistribution that defines the perimenopausal transition. The changes are noticeable but not yet disrupting your life. This is the best possible win

Active Composition Disruption(Score 4-6)

The muscle-fat swap is well underway and affecting how you feel in your body. Clothes fitting differently, strength declining, and the disconnect between scale weight and mirror image are all signals

Significant Composition Impact(Score 7-10)

Your body composition changes are substantially affecting your quality of life, from how you dress to how you feel about intimacy to whether exercise feels worth the effort. The research is clear: wha

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this body type quiz measure?

This body type quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of body composition changes on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this body type quiz?

This screening tool is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical frameworks. 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 body composition changes 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 body type quiz 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 body composition changes at wellls.com/problems/body-composition-changes, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing body composition changes.

Read the full body composition changes article

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