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Free Heart Health Quiz

A brief assessment to understand why your cholesterol spiked and whether hormonal factors are driving the numbers your doctor flagged.

2 min5 questionsBased on Custom (SWAN/AHA-informed)Free & private

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Understanding Your Cholesterol Jump

A brief assessment to understand why your cholesterol spiked and whether hormonal factors are driving the numbers your doctor flagged.

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

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

About This Assessment

Based on the SWAN study (2,659 women, 7-year follow-up), AHA Scientific Statement on Menopause and CVD, and El Khoudary HDL research

This heart health quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (SWAN/AHA-informed) to evaluate the severity and impact of cholesterol jump on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is an educational screening tool, not medical advice. Cholesterol management decisions should be made with your healthcare provider using your complete cardiovascular risk profile.

Understanding Your Score

Early Lipid Shift(Score 1-3)

Your cholesterol change is in its early stages and likely reflects the beginning of the estrogen-withdrawal lipid cascade. This is the window where lifestyle interventions have the strongest evidence.

Active Lipid Disruption(Score 4-6)

Your cholesterol pattern is consistent with what the SWAN study documented in late perimenopause and early postmenopause: LDL surging, triglycerides climbing, and HDL potentially losing its protective

Significant Metabolic Change(Score 7-10)

Your pattern suggests a significant metabolic shift involving multiple systems: LDL clearance, HDL function, triglycerides, and possibly insulin resistance. The AHA's 2020 Scientific Statement explici

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this heart health quiz measure?

This heart health quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (SWAN/AHA-informed) to assess the severity and impact of cholesterol jump on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this heart health quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (SWAN/AHA-informed), a clinically validated instrument (Derby CA et al. (2009). Am J Epidemiology; AHA Scientific Statement (2020). Menopause Transition and CVD Risk.). 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 cholesterol jump 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 heart health quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 5 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 cholesterol jump at wellls.com/problems/cholesterol-jump, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing cholesterol jump.

Read the full cholesterol jump article

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