Climacteric Scale
A valuable tool for tracking menopause symptoms
The Climacteric Scale
A tool for assessing the severity of menopausal symptoms.
The Climacteric Scale, also known as the Greene Climacteric Scale, is a widely used tool for assessing the severity of menopausal symptoms. Developed by J.G. Greene in 1998, it helps in evaluating the impact of menopausal symptoms on women's quality of life.
Here are some key points about the Climacteric Scale:
Questions: The scale consists of 21 questions divided into three subsections:
- Psychological Symptoms: Includes anxiety, depression, and cognitive dysfunction (Q 1 to 11).
- Somatic Symptoms: Covers physical manifestations like hot flushes, sweating, and heart palpitations (Q 12 to 18.
- Vasomotor Symptoms: Focuses specifically on hot flushes and night sweats (Q 19 to 21).
Response Options: Each item is rated on a four-point Likert scale:
- 0: Not at all
- 1: A little
- 2: Quite often
- 3: All the time
Scoring: The total score is calculated by summing the scores for each item. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Track Your Symptoms
Present the scale to your GP
The Climacteric Scale is crucial for understanding the impact of menopause on women's lives and for developing effective management strategies for menopausal symptoms. Revisit the scale every week for 4 to 6 weeks and present the results to your GP if you are seeking support to manage your menopausal symptoms.