IRIS: Index of cardiovascular RIsk during menopause tranSition

A patient-centered tool to guide discussion of cardiovascular prevention during menopause.

Educational tool only, not medical advice, not a diagnosis.

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This is a simplified screening tool based on AHA, ACC, ACOG, and Menopause Society principles about cardiovascular and thrombotic risk and route of hormone therapy.

Use the calculator below, then enter the % here.

What is the ASCVD risk score? (for people without established heart disease)

The 10-year ASCVD risk score estimates your chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. It is meant for adults who do not already have known heart disease, a prior heart attack, or a prior stroke.

The score is based on age, sex, race, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking. A higher percentage means higher risk. Guidelines often use 7.5% or higher as a threshold when considering preventive treatments (such as statins). Your clinician can help you interpret your number and whether the calculator applies to you.

To get your number: open the American College of Cardiology’s ASCVD Risk Estimator (link below), enter your information, then type the 10-year risk % in the box above so this tool can use it.

Open official ASCVD calculator
Menopause symptoms (check all that apply)

Symptom categories are informed by The Menopause Society patient education materials and similar medical sources.

Personal history (check all that apply)
Family history (first‑degree relatives)

This tool does not collect or store any data. It only runs in your browser.

Your hormone therapy safety snapshot

Based on what you entered, this section summarizes a high‑level cardiovascular / thrombotic risk category and which types of hormone therapy are usually safer or not recommended.

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Enter your information and click “See safety summary”.

Hormone therapy considerations

Route and formulation

Other notes

Important safety disclaimer

  • This tool is inspired by guidance from cardiology (ACC) and gynecology (ACOG) groups but is extremely simplified.
  • It cannot know your full medical history, medications, imaging, or lab trends.
  • It is for education and visit preparation only. It is not medical advice and cannot tell you what you personally should do.
  • Treatment decisions must be made with a clinician who knows you and can review your full record.