A 2 minute self-check
How much is PMS affecting you?
Eight gentle questions about the week before your period. See how much it is taking from you, and what helps most.
What the self-check asks about
Eight questions, each answered from “not at all” to “a lot”, about the days before your period.
- 1 On edgeIn the days before your period, how much do small things make you snap or leave you on edge?
- 2 AnxiousHow much does anxiety, or a sense of dread, turn up that week?
- 3 LowHow often are you low or tearful, or unable to enjoy things you usually like?
- 4 OverwhelmedDoes an ordinary day start to feel like too much, like the load got heavier on its own?
- 5 FoggyHow much does your focus scatter, with your attention pulled toward the worst case or the self critical?
- 6 The people close to youHow much does it spill onto the people close to you, sharper words, more distance, more friction?
- 7 Getting things doneHow much does it get in the way of work, study, or what you need to get done?
- 8 Taken togetherOverall, how much does the week before your period take from you?
What your result means
Score 0 to 6
Mild
You notice the shift, but it mostly stays in the background.
Score 7 to 15
Noticeable
It changes how a few days each cycle feel, at home or at work.
Score 16 to 24
High impact
It takes a lot from you every cycle, and support can make a real difference.
Questions about the self-check
Can this quiz tell me if I have PMDD?+
No. It shows how much the week before your period is affecting you right now. PMDD is diagnosed by a doctor, usually after you track your symptoms every day for two cycles. If your result is high, that tracking is a good next step.
What is the self-check based on?+
The questions follow the symptoms doctors ask about for PMS and PMDD, loosely modelled on the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool: mood, anxiety, focus, the people close to you and getting things done.
How often should I take it?+
Once in the week before your period, and again in the week after. Comparing the two shows how much of what you feel follows your cycle.
When should I talk to a doctor?+
If the week before your period gets in the way of work or relationships most months, or brings deep hopelessness or thoughts of hurting yourself. PMS and PMDD are treatable, and a doctor can help you find what works.