Symptom Checklist | Midlife Mississippi

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Use This Checklist to Prepare, Not Diagnose

Symptoms can have many causes. This checklist helps women notice patterns and prepare for a better conversation with a licensed healthcare provider. It is not a diagnostic tool.

Important: Sudden, severe, or unusual symptoms should be discussed with a medical professional promptly. Chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke-like symptoms, severe bleeding, or thoughts of self-harm require urgent help.

Common Symptom Categories

Physical

Hot flashes or night sweats
Irregular periods or cycle changes
Sleep disruption
Weight or body composition changes
Joint or muscle aches
Headaches
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Urinary changes

Mental & Cognitive

Brain fog
Memory slips
Trouble focusing
Mental fatigue
Reduced motivation
Feeling overwhelmed

Emotional

Irritability
Anxiety
Mood swings
Low mood
Reduced confidence
Feeling dismissed or not heard

Sexual & Relationship Health

Low libido
Pain with sex
Vaginal dryness
Relationship stress related to symptoms
Concerns about intimacy or confidence

Simple Severity Tracker

Use a 0-4 scale: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, 4 = disruptive.

Symptom

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Hot flashes

Sleep disruption

Mood/anxiety

Brain fog/focus