Menopause and Perimenopause Symptom Checker
Article written by Dr Emma Ginns and Dr Mari Walling, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist GPs, Co-founders of Lemala Health, April 2026
This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal guidance.
If you’ve been wondering whether your symptoms could be linked to perimenopause or menopause, this simple symptom checker is a helpful place to start.
Many women aren’t aware of just how wide-ranging menopause symptoms can be. It’s not only hot flushes and night sweats. Hormonal changes can affect sleep, mood, energy, concentration, joints and more.
This checker brings together many of the common symptoms, helping you recognise patterns in how you’re feeling.
Menopause symptom checklist
If you’d prefer to work through this in your own time, you can download and print a copy of the symptom checker below.
Some women find it helpful to make notes to bring to an appointment.
What to do next
If you recognise several of these symptoms, it may be worth exploring whether perimenopause or menopause could be contributing.
Tracking your symptoms and how they affect your day-to-day life can be really helpful when it comes to getting the right support.
You may find it helpful to bring a completed symptom checklist to your appointment.
Learn more about your symptoms
We have written several guides, which you may find helpful:
If you would like more support
If you would like personalised advice, a menopause specialist can help you understand what’s happening, discuss treatment options, and create a plan that feels right for you.
You can book a consultation with one of our menopause specialist GPs to talk things through in more detail.