About this tool
About The PeriGuide
The PeriGuide is a free, mobile-first symptom check that helps women in their 30s, 40s, and early 50s think clearly about whether their symptoms look like a common perimenopause pattern.
What it is
A short questionnaire (14 items, about 3 minutes) that sorts your responses into one of three patterns, with an extra "please pause" route if any of your answers may need prompt clinician attention.
What it isn't
- It is not a medical diagnosis.
- It is not a medical device.
- It does not replace a clinician.
- It does not recommend any specific drug, supplement, or treatment.
Our editorial standards
Every page on this site aligns with publicly available guidance from the major women's-health authorities. We update content in three ways:
- Every content page lists the date it was last reviewed and the sources it draws from.
- We do not paraphrase clinical research without naming the source.
- We avoid claims that would require regulatory clearance — no diagnosis, no treatment, no efficacy promises.
Our review process
The first version of this site was written and reviewed by The PeriGuide team in consultation with clinician-facing reference materials from the Menopause Society, ACOG, Mayo Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic. We will note when content has had additional review by a board-certified clinician on each updated page.
Why this exists
Many women's first encounter with the menopause transition is the same: confusing symptoms, online searches that contradict each other, and a long wait for an appointment. The PeriGuide is a small, free, no-pop-up tool to help organize that confusion before that visit.
Contact us
Questions, feedback, or a content correction? Email [email protected]. We read everything.
Privacy at a glance
Your quiz answers stay on your device. They are computed in your browser and never sent to a server. If you give us an email for a printable summary, we store only your email and where on the site you gave it — nothing else. Read the full privacy policy.
Sources
The PeriGuide is an educational tool that helps you organize and reflect on symptoms commonly reported during the menopause transition. It is not a medical device, and it does not diagnose perimenopause, menopause, or any other condition. Your responses and the information you see are based on publicly available guidance from the Menopause Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and other clinical sources, but they are not a substitute for an evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. Many of the symptoms associated with perimenopause — including fatigue, mood changes, sleep disturbance, and changes in your menstrual cycle — can also be caused by thyroid disease, anemia, depression, pregnancy, and other conditions that need different care. Please share your results with a clinician who knows your full medical history. If you are experiencing severe symptoms — including heavy bleeding, chest pain, sudden severe headache, fainting, or thoughts of self-harm — seek medical care immediately or call 911 (or 988 for mental-health crisis).