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Surgical menopause recovery Self-Assessment

The incision heals in six weeks. The hormonal recovery takes deliberate, month-by-month work. This assessment identifies where your recovery needs attention and what to prioritize next.

2 min5 questionsBased on Custom (recovery-specific, Rocca/Matsuno informed)Free & private

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How Is Your Surgical Menopause Recovery Going?

The incision heals in six weeks. The hormonal recovery takes deliberate, month-by-month work. This assessment identifies where your recovery needs attention and what to prioritize next.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR surgical menopause recovery 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

Based on the Mayo Clinic Cohort Study and the 12-month recovery protocol literature

This surgical menopause recovery self-assessment uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (recovery-specific, Rocca/Matsuno informed) to evaluate the severity and impact of surgical menopause recovery on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a recovery tracking tool, not a diagnosis. Surgical menopause recovery requires ongoing medical management. If you are experiencing severe symptoms or lack HRT, consult a menopause specialist urgently.

Understanding Your Score

Your Recovery Is on Track(Score 1-3)

The combination of your symptoms, HRT management, and monitoring suggests your recovery is progressing well. This does not mean you can stop paying attention. It means what you are doing is working, a

Recovery Needs Targeted Attention(Score 4-6)

Your recovery has progress in some areas and gaps in others. The most common pattern at this level: estrogen dose managing hot flashes but not addressing brain fog, libido, or mood. Or: adequate medic

Your Recovery Needs Urgent Course Correction(Score 7-10)

Your assessment reveals significant gaps in your recovery. This level of difficulty after surgical menopause is not inevitable. It is the result of inadequate treatment, inadequate monitoring, or both

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this surgical menopause recovery self-assessment measure?

This surgical menopause recovery self-assessment uses 5 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (recovery-specific, Rocca/Matsuno informed) to assess the severity and impact of surgical menopause recovery on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this surgical menopause recovery self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (recovery-specific, Rocca/Matsuno informed), a clinically validated instrument (Rocca et al. (2006, 2007, 2008). Matsuno et al. (2025). Bober et al. (2015). Shifren et al. (2000).). 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 surgical menopause recovery 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 surgical menopause recovery self-assessment 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 surgical menopause recovery at wellls.com/problems/surgical-menopause-recovery, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing surgical menopause recovery.

Read the full surgical menopause recovery 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).