Sexual Symptoms of Menopause: Self-Assessment

Menopause can bring a number of sexual changes to your body. At AdvantageCare Physicians, we know that understanding any single aspect of your health means seeing your complete health picture—the whole you. This simple self-assessment will help you evaluate a range of menopause-related experiences and guide your care decisions. If you have noticed, or have questions about, any of these symptoms, schedule a visit to talk to your provider.

Check the sexual symptoms you’re experiencing:

Vaginal dryness

How often are you experiencing this symptom?*

Often
Sometimes
Rarely

Rate the severity of your symptom:**

Severe
Moderate
Mild


Vaginal atrophy

How often are you experiencing this symptom?*

Often
Sometimes
Rarely

Rate the severity of your symptom:**

Severe
Moderate
Mild


Painful sex

How often are you experiencing this symptom?*

Often
Sometimes
Rarely

Rate the severity of your symptom:**

Severe
Moderate
Mild


Reduced libido

How often are you experiencing this symptom?*

Often
Sometimes
Rarely

Rate the severity of your symptom:**

Severe
Moderate
Mild


Less full breasts

How often are you experiencing this symptom?*

 Often
Sometimes
Rarely

Rate the severity of your symptom:**

Severe
Moderate
Mild



*Often: nearly daily; Sometimes: weekly or a few times a month; Rarely: noticed a few times in total.
**Severe: prevents or impedes normal functioning; Moderate: presents difficulty; Mild: noticeable but doesn't impact functioning.

Self-Assessment Summary

Schedule a visit and bring this summary to your appointment

Are you experiencing any of the following?

Do you experience it often, sometimes, or rarely?*

Is your symptom severe, moderate, or mild?**

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal atrophy

Painful sex

Reduced libido

Less full breasts




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