Menopause Treatment Match Quiz — Find Your Best Option
Primary Question
Which menopause treatment approaches may be worth discussing with my doctor?
Matches your health history, preferences, and lifestyle to treatment approaches that may be worth discussing — not a clinical recommendation or prescription.
Who This Is For
- ✓Women who want to understand which treatment approaches fit their profile
- ✓Women preparing for a doctor appointment who want a structured starting point
- ✓Women overwhelmed by the treatment landscape who want a personalized shortlist
- ✓Women who want to understand how their health history affects their options
Not For
- —Women seeking a clinical recommendation or prescription — this tool suggests options to discuss, not a prescription
- —Women who have already been advised by a specialist — follow that advice
- —Women with complex health histories — this tool is a starting point, not a substitute for specialist assessment
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This is not medical advice. Always discuss treatment with a qualified healthcare provider.
How this calculator works
Purpose: Suggests treatment approaches that may fit your self-reported profile based on your health history, symptom severity, preferences, and budget.
Who it's for: Women seeking guidance on which menopause treatment approaches may be appropriate for their individual circumstances.
What information is considered
The tool asks 13 questions covering your age, menopause stage, symptom burden, medical diagnoses (breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, liver disease, unexplained bleeding), current medications, smoking status, treatment priorities (effectiveness, safety, cost, convenience, natural, speed), attitude toward hormone therapy, healthcare access preference, monthly budget, sleep quality, activity level, and prior treatment experience.
How the information contributes to the result
Each of 5 treatment profiles (Prescription HRT, Telehealth HRT, Evidence-Based Supplements, Lifestyle+CBT, Specialist Referral) receives a score based on weighted condition checks. For example, Prescription HRT scores highly when you have no contraindications, moderate-to-severe symptoms, openness to hormones, and a higher budget. The profiles are ranked by score and the top 3 are presented.
Research and guideline basis
The treatment options and their general indications are based on clinical guidelines from The Menopause Society (NAMS) 2022 position statement and NICE Guideline NG23. The matching algorithm itself is a custom heuristic, not a validated clinical decision tool.
What this calculator cannot determine
This tool is NOT a clinical recommendation. The matching algorithm is a simplified heuristic that cannot account for all factors a doctor would consider. Match percentages are not measures of treatment effectiveness. The tool cannot assess contraindications that require clinical evaluation. Always discuss treatment options with a qualified healthcare provider.
When professional medical evaluation may be appropriate
If your results suggest moderate or higher symptom burden, or if you are considering prescription treatment, a conversation with a qualified healthcare provider is recommended. This tool is decision support, not a diagnosis.
Methodology version 1.0 · Last reviewed 2026-09-27
Understanding your possible results
These are the result categories this calculator may produce. You do not need to complete the calculator to understand what each result means.
Prescription HRT
What it means: Hormone replacement therapy (estrogen ± progesterone) is the most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms. It may also help with sleep, mood, and bone health.
Factors considered: Scores highly when you have no contraindications, moderate-to-severe symptoms, openness to hormones, and a budget that can accommodate prescription costs.
Limitations: HRT is not appropriate for everyone. Contraindications include breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, unexplained bleeding, and certain liver conditions. Only a healthcare provider can determine if HRT is safe for you.
Common next steps: Discuss with your GP or a menopause specialist. Ask about transdermal vs oral options, and about the timing hypothesis.
Telehealth HRT
What it means: HRT prescribed through an online menopause telehealth service (e.g., Midi Health, Alloy). Convenient, private, and often faster than in-person specialist visits.
Factors considered: Scores highly when you are open to hormones and prefer telehealth access or lack local specialist access.
Limitations: Telehealth services may not be available in all states. Complex medical histories may require in-person evaluation. Costs vary by provider.
Common next steps: Compare telehealth providers (Midi, Alloy, Gennev). Check availability in your state. Verify insurance coverage.
Evidence-Based Supplements
What it means: A targeted supplement protocol based on clinical evidence for your symptom profile. Less powerful than HRT but may help with mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Factors considered: Scores highly when you prefer natural approaches, have a lower budget, or have contraindications for HRT.
Limitations: Supplements are not regulated like medications. Evidence quality varies. Supplements can interact with medications. Always inform your doctor about supplements you take.
Common next steps: Review the evidence ratings in our Supplement Savings Calculator. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if taking other medications.
Lifestyle + CBT Programme
What it means: Structured lifestyle changes, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and evidence-based non-pharmaceutical approaches. Lowest cost, no side effects.
Factors considered: Scores highly when you have a low budget, mild symptoms, or prefer non-pharmaceutical approaches.
Limitations: Lifestyle changes require consistent effort. CBT requires access to a program or therapist. Effects are typically modest compared to HRT.
Common next steps: Explore CBT-I programs (e.g., Sleepio). Build a regular exercise routine. Optimize sleep hygiene. Consider mindfulness or stress reduction.
Specialist Referral
What it means: A menopause-certified specialist can provide a fully personalized treatment plan, especially important for complex medical histories or severe symptoms.
Factors considered: Scores highly when you have severe symptoms, complex medical history, or contraindications that require specialist evaluation.
Limitations: Specialist access varies by location. Costs are higher than GP visits. Wait times may be long.
Common next steps: Find a Menopause Society-certified practitioner at menopause.org. Bring your symptom score and treatment match results to discuss.