Menopause Hormone Clarity Tool

Menopause Hormone Clarity Tool

If you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or unlike yourself — this tool is for you. The Menopause Hormone Clarity Tool identifies which of eight hormonal patterns may be driving your symptoms, so you stop guessing and start understanding what your body is actually asking for.

How to Use This Tool

Check any symptom you've experienced regularly in the past six months.
Don't overthink it — if it sounds familiar, count it.
Complete every section, even if you feel fine in some areas.
Total your YES answers at the end of each section.
Your highest scores reveal your dominant hormonal pattern.

This takes most women 10–15 minutes. Be honest, be thorough, and know that what you discover here has the power to change everything.

Estrogen Excess Pattern

Fluid & Weight Changes

Bloating or water retention

Rapid weight gain in hips, thighs, or belly

Breast & Reproductive

Breast tenderness or enlargement

Fibroids or endometriosis

Fibrocystic breasts or clotting periods

Heavy or postmenopausal bleeding

Mood & Neurological

PMS, mood swings, anxiety, or depression

Weepiness or emotional sensitivity

Migraines or headaches

Insomnia or brain fog

Skin & Circulatory

Facial flushing or rosacea

Digestive & Liver/Gallbladder

Gallbladder issues

Sexual Health

Reduced libido

Total YES answers *

Estrogen Decline Pattern

Vasomotor Symptoms

Hot flashes or night sweats

Sleep & Energy

Poor sleep or night waking

Reduced stamina

Cognitive & Mood

Memory lapses or brain fog

Emotional sensitivity or depression

Mood dips at night

Genitourinary Health

Bladder urgency or infections

Recurrent UTIs

Vaginal dryness or painful sex

Sexual Health

Low libido or arousal

Skin, Hair & Tissue

Wrinkles, thinning skin, or hair loss

Dry eyes, skin, or tissues

Musculoskeletal

Joint pain or stiffness

Bone loss or injuries

Total YES answers *

Total YES answers

Stress Pattern (Cortisol)

Energy & Fatigue

Fatigue or burnout

Morning fatigue that improves later

Afternoon energy crash (2–5 pm)

Need caffeine to function

Mood & Emotional Regulation

Increased anxiety

Irritability over small things

Feeling Constantly on edge

Difficulty Relaxing

Sleep & Recovery

Insomnia between 2–4 a.m.

Sleep through the night but wake exhausted

Feel tired but wired

Weight & Metabolism

Weight gain around the middle despite healthy habits

increased cravings for sugar or salty foods

Difficulty losing weight

Cognitive Symptoms

Frequent infections or slow healing

Recurrent lingering infections

Asthma, allergies, or chronic cough

Stress Response

Low blood pressure

Dizziness when standing

Cold hands or feet

Total YES answers *

Total YES answers

Progesterone

Sleep & Nervous System

Trouble falling or staying asleep

Restless legs at night

Anxiety or restlessness

Mood & Emotional Regulation

Mood swings or irritability

Feel wired but tired

Difficulty shutting off thoughts at night

Reproductive Cycle

Irregular or more frequent cycles

Heavy or painful periods

Spotting before period

Miscarriage history

Infertility

Breast & Pelvic Health

Breast pain or swelling

Ovarian, breast, or uterine cysts

Physical Symptoms

Bloating or fluid retention

Poor hair growth

Clumsiness or poor coordination

Sexual Health

Low libido

Vasomotor Symptoms

Worsening hot flashes or night sweats

Head & Neurological

Headaches or migraines

Total YES answers *

Total YES answers

Androgen (Testosterone) Pattern

Skin & Hair

Facial or body hair growth

Acne or oily skin

Thinning scalp hair

Skin tags

Metabolic

Blood sugar instability or insulin resistance

Abdominal weight gain

Darkened skin folds

Mood & Behavior

Aggression, irritability, or anxiety

Reproductive

Irregular or absent cycles

Ovarian cysts or PCOS

Infertility

Physical Changes

Voice deepening

Total YES answers *

Total YES answers

Thyroid Pattern

Metabolism & Weight

Unexplained weight gain

High cholesterol

Energy & Cognition

Fatigue or sluggish thinking

Depression or low motivation

Temperature & Circulation

Cold intolerance

Slow heart rate

Slow wound healing

Skin, Hair & Nails

Hair loss (including outer eyebrows)

Dry skin, brittle nails, or coarse hair

Puffy face or eyelids

Digestive

Constipation

Musculoskeletal & Neurological

Muscle cramps or numbness

Reproductive & Sexual Health

Low libido

Structural/History

Goiter or thyroid history

Hoarse voice

Fluid retention or swelling

Total YES answers *

Total YES answers

Inflammation Pattern

Joints, Muscle & Recovery

Frequent joint aches o stiffness

Unexplained muscle soreness

Slow recovery after exercise

Energy & Brain Function

Fatigue that is not relieved by rest

Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

Frequent headaches

Digestion & Gut Health

Cold intolerance

Slow heart rate

Weight & Metabolism

Hair loss (including outer eyebrows)

Dry skin, brittle nails, or coarse hair

Puffy face or eyelids

Skin & Immune Function

Skin issues such as redness, irritation or flare-ups

Frequent illness or feeling "run down"

Sleep & Emotional Wellbeing.

Poor sleep quality

Mood changes, irritability or feeling emotionally depleted

Total YES answers (copy) *

Total YES answers

Blood Sugar & Insulin Pattern

Metabolic Markers

Elevated fasting insulin or triglycerides

High blood pressure

Weight & Body Composition

Central weight gain

Apple-shaped body fat

Waistline increasing despite unchanged calories

Appetite & Energy

Sugar cravings or intense hunger

Fatigue after eating carbohydrates

Cravings after dinner

Need something sweet after meals

Energy improves after eating

Hungry again within 1-2 hours

Cognitive

Brain fog or poor concentration

Glucose Regulation

Difficulty losing weight

Increased thirst

Increased night time urination

Reproductive History

History of miscarriage or infertility

Elevated testosterone

Total YES answers *

Total YES answers

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Email *

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