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Free Weight Gain Quiz

A brief assessment to understand why your body is changing and what the research says about regaining control.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom (SWAN-informed)Free & private

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Understanding Your Weight Changes

A brief assessment to understand why your body is changing and what the research says about regaining control.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR unexplained weight gain 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 longitudinal study (n=3,302) and Lovejoy's metabolic transition research

This weight gain quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (SWAN-informed) to evaluate the severity and impact of unexplained weight gain 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. It draws on published metabolic and hormonal research but does not replace professional assessment.

Understanding Your Score

Early Metabolic Shift(Score 1-3)

Your body is beginning to change, and you noticed early. The SWAN study shows this is the window where intervention has the most impact. Fat gain rate is accelerating but the compounding effects of in

Moderate Metabolic Disruption(Score 4-6)

Your weight gain is not a lifestyle problem. It is a hormonal event. Multiple systems are involved: estrogen withdrawal redirecting fat to your midsection, insulin resistance building quietly, leptin

Significant Metabolic Change(Score 7-10)

Your weight gain has reached a point where multiple life areas are affected and previous approaches have failed. This is not willpower. Four hormones shifted simultaneously: estrogen, insulin, leptin,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this weight gain quiz measure?

This weight gain quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (SWAN-informed) to assess the severity and impact of unexplained weight gain on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this weight gain quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (SWAN-informed), a clinically validated instrument (Greendale GA et al. (2019). Changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition. JCI Insight.). 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 unexplained weight gain 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 weight gain quiz 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 unexplained weight gain at wellls.com/problems/unexplained-weight-gain, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing unexplained weight gain.

Read the full unexplained weight gain article

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