Discover Insights About Your Menstrual Health Through the Lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Your cycle is more than just a monthly event, it’s a window into your inner world. As a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and women’s health practitioner, I created this quiz to help you tune into the deeper messages your body may be sending through your period.

In TCM, menstrual symptoms like pain, clotting, spotting, mood changes, and cycle irregularities are understood as signs of underlying imbalances in your body's Qi and Blood. This quiz is designed to help you identify which patterns of imbalance might be influencing your cycle.

By bringing awareness to your unique pattern, you can begin to understand your period as a powerful tool for insight and healing. You’ll receive personalized reflections rooted in Chinese medicine, along with supportive tips to help you bring your body back into balance.

How would you describe the onset of your period?

A

It starts slowly, with light spotting before real flow begins 

B

It begins with pain or cramping, then flow starts suddenly

C

It comes on gradually, but feels weak or incomplete

D

It feels delayed or blocked, with tension or emotional buildup beforehand

E

None

How would you describe the flow of your period?

A

Light and scanty, may arrive late or end quickly

B

Sluggish with clots

C

Comes early and is profuse

D

Irregular—sometimes heavy, sometimes light

E

Normal, steady flow

Do you experience spotting outside of your regular period?

A

Yes, I spot at the end of my bleed, often light brown or pink

B

Yes, I spot a few days before my period, especially when I’m stressed or overwhelmed

C

Yes, I have random spotting, especially with physical exertion or fatigue

D

Yes, I often spot before my period, and it’s brown in color

E

No, I don't have spotting

How would you describe the type of discomfort or pain you experience during your period?

A

Dull, heavy cramping with a bloated sensation; better with warmth or rest

B

Stabbing, or fixed pain that is better with warmth, worse with pressure

C

Mild or dull aching, often accompanied by fatigue or a pale complexion

D

Distending pain that comes in waves of frequency and intensity

E

No pain or minimal pain

What are your energy levels like throughout the month?

A

Low energy most days

B

Up and down—sometimes energized, sometimes exhausted

C

Good, but tired around your period

D

Consistently good energy

How do you feel emotionally during your cycle?

A

Mood swings, irritability, overwhelmed

B

Calm and steady

C

Sensitive or weepy around period

D

Drained, disconnected, emotionally flat

How would you describe the timing of your menstrual cycle?

A

My cycle is often late (35+ days or skips months)

B

My cycle is often early (every 21 days or so)

C

My cycle is irregular—sometimes early, sometimes late

D

My cycle is very regular (about 28 days)

How would you describe the color and quality of your menstrual blood?

A

Pale red with watery consistency

B

Dark red or purple possibly with clots

C

Bright red, healthy consistency

D

Dark purple, thick & sticky with clots, or even brown or black

Do you experience any symptoms in the days leading up to your period?

A

Insomnia, dizziness, or anxiety

B

Breast tenderness, bloating, or mood swings

C

Low energy, digestive sluggishness, or heaviness

D

Headaches, irritability, or sensitivity to cold

E

No symptoms before my period

How would you describe the way your period ends?

A

It tapers off slowly, with lingering spotting

B

It ends abruptly, sometimes with leftover clots

C

It fades out gradually, but leaves you feeling drained or unrefreshed

D

It feels like it stops and starts a few times before fully ending

E

Gradually tapers off