Perimenopause symptoms checklist
Tick the changes you have noticed, rate how much each one affects your day, and add how long it has been going on. The page turns your answers into a short, plain summary you can copy or print for a doctor or nurse appointment. Nothing you enter leaves this page.
Why a written summary helps
Appointments are short, and symptoms that come and go are easy to forget in the room. A list of what you have noticed, how much it affects you and how long it has been going on gives the conversation a starting point. Many of these changes can also have other causes, such as thyroid problems or low iron, which is one more reason to talk them through.
Symptom list based on the common symptoms described by the NHS: nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms.
My Midlife Story keeps this going over weeks: log symptoms in one tap, spot patterns, and take a one-page summary to your next appointment. Private, no account.
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What are the most common perimenopause symptoms?
Changes to your periods are often the first sign, along with hot flushes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, low mood or anxiety, problems with memory or concentration, headaches, joint aches and vaginal dryness. Everyone’s mix is different.
Is my information saved or sent anywhere?
No. The checklist runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Copy or print the summary if you want to keep it.
Does this tell me if I am in perimenopause?
No. It is a way to organise what you have noticed, not a diagnosis. A doctor or nurse can talk through your symptoms, your age and your periods with you.
How can I track symptoms over time?
A paper diary works. If you prefer your phone, My Midlife Story logs symptoms in one tap and builds a one-page summary for appointments, privately and without an account.
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