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Free Period Quiz (STRAW+10)

A brief check to understand what your cycle changes mean, whether they point to perimenopause, and what deserves investigation.

2 min5 questionsBased on STRAW+10 informedFree & private

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Understanding Your Irregular Periods

A brief check to understand what your cycle changes mean, whether they point to perimenopause, and what deserves investigation.

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

3,887 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 the STRAW+10 reproductive staging system and SWAN longitudinal study (n=3,302)

This period quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the STRAW+10 informed to evaluate the severity and impact of irregular periods 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. Sudden cycle changes can have causes beyond perimenopause that need medical evaluation, including thyroid disorders, PCOS, and structural uterine conditions.

Understanding Your Score

Early Cycle Changes(Score 1-3)

Your cycle changes are in their early stages. You may be at the very beginning of the menopausal transition, or these changes may have another explanation. Either way, this is the ideal time to establ

Moderate Cycle Disruption(Score 4-6)

Your irregular periods are significantly affecting your quality of life. The unpredictability, the heavier flow, the other symptoms appearing alongside cycle changes: these are consistent with the men

Significant Cycle Disruption(Score 7-10)

Your cycle changes are severely impacting your life. At this level, medical evaluation is not optional. Whether the driver is perimenopause, structural conditions, or both, you deserve a clear answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this period quiz measure?

This period quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the STRAW+10 informed to assess the severity and impact of irregular periods on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this period quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the STRAW+10 informed, a clinically validated instrument (Harlow SD et al. (2012). STRAW+10 staging system. PMID: 22105060. Santoro N et al. SWAN longitudinal cohort.). 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 irregular periods 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 period 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 irregular periods at wellls.com/problems/irregular-periods, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing irregular periods.

Read the full irregular periods article

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