MRS scoring Perimenopause & menopause test
MRS-based scoring: what your score means
The MRS-based is scored from 0 to 44: you add up the points from each answer, and the total lands in one of the severity bands below. A higher score means more frequent or intense symptoms over the period the test asks about — it’s a guide to whether a conversation with a professional is worth having, not a diagnosis.
| Score | Severity band | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | Little to no symptom burden | Scores of 0–4 suggest few or mild menopausal-type symptoms right now. If your cycle or how you feel has been changing in ways this did not capture, that is still worth noting. |
| 5–8 | Mild symptom burden | Scores of 5–8 suggest mild menopausal or perimenopausal symptoms. Many people manage this range with lifestyle changes, but it is worth a conversation if it is affecting your days. |
| 9–16 | Moderate symptom burden | Scores of 9–16 suggest a moderate symptom burden — the level at which many people find a conversation about treatment options genuinely worthwhile. |
| 17–44 | Severe symptom burden | Scores of 17 or higher suggest a high symptom burden that is likely affecting your quality of life. This is a clear reason to seek support — effective treatments exist, and you do not have to just endure it. |
Get your MRS-based score
How to read your result
Treat the band as a starting point, not a label. Two people with the same score can be in very different places, which is exactly why the MRS-based is a screen and not a diagnosis. If your score suggests moderate symptoms or higher — or if a lower score still doesn’t match how you feel — bring it to a clinician. Re-taking in two weeks shows the trend, which often matters more than a single snapshot.