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HRT Access Barriers Quiz

A brief assessment to identify what stands between you and hormone therapy, and what to do about it.

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Understanding Your HRT Access Barriers

A brief assessment to identify what stands between you and hormone therapy, and what to do about it.

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

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

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

About This Assessment

Informed by NICE NG23 (2024), NAMS 2022, and WHI 20-year follow-up data

This is an advocacy tool, not medical advice. It cannot determine whether HRT is appropriate for you. It helps identify barriers and provides evidence-based language for your next appointment. All HRT decisions should involve a qualified healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Navigable Access Challenges(Score 1-3)

Your HRT access challenges appear navigable. You may be early in the process or have a provider who is open to the conversation. The key is having the right evidence and language ready. NICE NG23 says

Moderate Access Barriers(Score 4-6)

You are facing real barriers to accessing HRT. This is not in your head. An estimated 80% of symptomatic women who could benefit from HRT do not receive it. The barriers you identified, whether provid

Significant Access Barriers(Score 7-10)

You are facing significant barriers at a time when you need support most. The system has failed you, not the other way around. Multiple medical bodies agree that HRT is first-line treatment for sympto

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this hrt access quiz measure?

This hrt access quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of difficulty getting hrt on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this hrt access 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 difficulty getting hrt 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 hrt access 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 difficulty getting hrt at wellls.com/problems/difficulty-getting-hrt, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing difficulty getting hrt.

Read the full difficulty getting hrt article

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