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Early perimenopause Self-Assessment

You may have been told you are too young. A 2025 study found 55% of women aged 30-35 already had moderate to severe perimenopausal symptoms. This assessment helps you understand what your body is telling you.

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Could This Be Early Perimenopause?

You may have been told you are too young. A 2025 study found 55% of women aged 30-35 already had moderate to severe perimenopausal symptoms. This assessment helps you understand what your body is telling you.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR early perimenopause 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 STRAW+10 staging criteria and CeMCOR ovarian aging research

This early perimenopause self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Peri-SS informed (adapted) to evaluate the severity and impact of early perimenopause 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 diagnosis. If you suspect early perimenopause or premature ovarian insufficiency, request AMH testing and a full hormone panel from a menopause-trained provider.

Understanding Your Score

Possible Early Signs, Worth Monitoring(Score 1-3)

Your symptom profile is subtle but present. This could be the very beginning of hormonal shifts, or it could be stress, sleep, or lifestyle factors. The best thing you can do right now is start tracki

Your Body May Be Telling You Something Real(Score 4-6)

Your combination of symptoms, timeline, and risk factors is consistent with what early perimenopause looks like. This is not a diagnosis, but it is a strong enough signal to pursue evaluation. The 55%

This Needs Professional Attention Now(Score 7-10)

Your symptom burden is significant. Combined with your timeline and risk factors, this is a strong signal that hormonal changes are actively disrupting your life. If you are under 40, premature ovaria

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this early perimenopause self-assessment measure?

This early perimenopause self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Peri-SS informed (adapted) to assess the severity and impact of early perimenopause on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this early perimenopause self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Peri-SS informed (adapted), a clinically validated instrument (Xu et al. (2025). Peri-SS validation, medRxiv. Prior JC, CeMCOR. Cleveland Clinic perimenopause onset guidelines.). 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 early perimenopause 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 early perimenopause 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 early perimenopause at wellls.com/problems/early-perimenopause, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing early perimenopause.

Read the full early perimenopause 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).