MRS · 4 minutes

Menopause symptom severity (MRS)

Eleven questions about hot flushes, sleep, mood, libido, and urogenital symptoms. Result categorises symptom burden and points to evidence-based options including HRT, TCM, and lifestyle approaches.

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Question 1

Hot flushes, sweating

Educational tool — not a diagnosis. Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), Heinemann et al. 2004. Translated and validated in over 30 countries. Used in international clinical trials.

Frequently asked

Plain-language answers about menopause symptoms, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.

Is HRT safe?
For most women within 10 years of menopause and under age 60, modern HRT (including transdermal estradiol) has a favourable risk/benefit profile per the latest international consensus statements. Personal history (breast cancer, thrombosis) materially changes the calculation.
What does menopause care cost in China?
An OB-GYN consult plus baseline FSH, estradiol, lipid, and bone density screen at a Class A international department is typically $200–340. HRT medications are available at substantially lower cost than US/EU equivalents.
Is TCM evidence-based for menopause?
Yes for some applications. Several Chinese herbal formulas (Kun Bao Wan, Geng Nian An) and acupuncture have RCT-level evidence for hot flushes — typically more modest than HRT, but useful for women who cannot or prefer not to take HRT.

About this screener

Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), Heinemann et al. 2004. Translated and validated in over 30 countries. Used in international clinical trials.

What this screener covers

  • Menopausal and other perimenopausal disorders(ICD-10 N95)

Medical review

Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (OB-GYN coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01