- The ten answers are entered into an algorithm, which generates a menopause score
- It questions participants about their stress levels and the frequency of hot flashes
A menopause expert claims to have developed a tool that determines how severe a woman’s symptoms are.
Dr. Adam Tonis, founder of New York-based clinic Femstrong, has created a 10-point quiz on hot flashes, sleep problems and mood swings.
The results, including a score of 50, can help women understand where they are during their menopause, Dr. Tonis said.
The quiz, accessible via click herefirst asks how often a woman experiences palpitations, or the sensation of a rapidly beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.
It also asks about how often a woman experiences unexplained weight changes, their stress levels and how comfortable they are making decisions.
Dr. Adam Tonis, founder of New York-based clinic Femstrong, has created a 10-point quiz on hot flashes, sleep problems and mood swings
The quiz first asks how often a woman experiences palpitations or the feeling of a rapidly beating, fluttering or pounding heart
It also asks about how often a woman experiences unexplained weight changes, their stress levels and how comfortable they are making decisions.
Other health and wellness questions include nutritional questions about how well you think you are eating, and assessing their sleep schedule and activity levels.
Information is provided after each question, including that a fast heart rate can be due to stress or too much caffeine.
It also offers advice to ease symptoms, such as taking five-minute breaks from screens to breathe deeply and relax to soothe a fluttering heartbeat.
After completing the quiz, women will receive an email within 24 hours, providing a score out of 50 indicating the severity of their symptoms.
It will also provide further advice to alleviate the side effects of menopause.
“We believe that by shedding light on menopause, we can promote a more supportive and understanding society that values the health and well-being of all women,” said Dr. Tonis.
‘It’s not just about navigating menopause; it’s about thriving throughout the process.”
Menopause is the time when a woman’s periods stop. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.
Researchers estimate that there will be 1.2 billion women in menopause worldwide by 2030 as life expectancy increases.
Eight in ten women will experience symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, low mood or anxiety and problems with memory.
Women are advised to see their GP if their symptoms are difficult to control.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the main medication used to relieve symptoms. It works by replacing hormones that are at low levels.
Official figures show that the use of HRT has increased exponentially in England in recent years.
The latest NHS data shows that 11 million HRT prescriptions were given in 2022/2023, an increase of 47 per cent on the previous year. They were distributed to 2.3 million patients, an increase of 29 percent compared to the 2021-2022 period.
Demand was so high that Britain was hit by a shortage of certain HRT drugs.
Experts estimate that HRT gels, patches and pills are up to 90 percent effective at reducing symptoms.