Understanding Your Menopause Journey: The MENQOL Questionnaire

MENQOL: Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire

This questionnaire is designed to help you understand how menopause is affecting your life. For each statement below, rate how much the symptom has bothered you over the past month on a scale of 0 to 6, using the emojis to reflect your experience:

• 0: Not at all bothered
• 1: A little bothered
• 2: Somewhat bothered
• 3: Moderately bothered
• 4: Quite a bit bothered
• 5: Very much bothered
• 6: Extremely bothered

1. Vasomotor Symptoms

These symptoms relate to hot flashes, night sweats, and other temperature-related changes.

• Hot flashes or flushes: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Night sweats: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Sweating (when not active): 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

2. Psychosocial Symptoms

These symptoms affect your mood, mental health, and emotional well-being.

• Feeling dissatisfied with your personal life: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Feeling anxious or nervous: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Experiencing poor memory: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Accomplishing less than you used to: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Feeling depressed or down: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Being impatient with other people: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Feeling more forgetful than usual: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

3. Physical Symptoms

These symptoms relate to changes in your physical health, including sleep, pain, and energy levels.

• Feeling tired or worn out: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Difficulty sleeping: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Aches in your muscles and joints: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Feeling dizzy or faint: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Headaches: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Changes in your skin’s appearance, texture, or tone: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Feeling bloated: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Increased facial hair: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Changes in weight: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Increased sensitivity to noise: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Back pain: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Feeling a lack of energy: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

4. Sexual Symptoms

These symptoms focus on changes in sexual desire, comfort, and overall sexual health.

• Changes in sexual desire: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Vaginal dryness during intercourse: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Avoidance of intimacy: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Interpreting Your Results

The higher your scores in each section, the more these symptoms may be impacting your quality of life. Consider discussing your results with a healthcare provider to explore ways to manage your symptoms and improve your well-being.

Next Steps

If you found that some of these symptoms resonate with you, it might be helpful to connect with a healthcare provider who can offer personalized support. Whether you’re looking for lifestyle tips, acupuncture, or a comprehensive care plan, I’m here to help you navigate this important stage of life. Feel free to reach out to discuss your results and explore how we can work together.