Female Hormone Check
Short Description
A comprehensive hormone check for women to get a detailed understanding of the hormones affecting fertility, the menstrual cycle and menopause.
Long Description
A woman's sex hormones govern the reproductive system and any imbalance can affect fertility, the menstrual cycle and much more, including mood, libido and bone health. Women's hormones will fluctuate during the menstrual cycle where the action of different hormones at different stages of the cycle will ensure the maturation and release of an egg from the ovary as well as the preparation of the lining of the womb for pregnancy. By measuring FSH, LH, prolactin and oestradiol on day 3 of your cycle (3 days after the start of your period - although you can also take this test on day 2, 4 or 5) this test will indicate whether you have sufficient ovarian reserve (good viable eggs) for ovulation to take place.Women's hormones also fluctuate with age and many women experiencing symptoms such as erratic or irregular periods, a worsening of premenstrual syndrome as well as a change in energy levels may want to check their menopausal status. The Female Hormone Check also measures testosterone, a male hormone which is also produced in women in small amounts, but which can cause unwanted male characteristics such as facial hair, deepening voice and acne if levels are too high. By including a Free Androgen Index (FAI) ratio we can measure the amount of testosterone which is available to your cells. High levels of male androgens are also associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. 2 key thyroid hormones, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 (FT4) are also included in this profile to check your thyroid health.
Our doctors will interpret your results and let you know whether your hormone levels are normal for the stage of your cycle and your age.
Please note that any hormones you are taking for contraception or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will influence your result. If you are looking for a true picture of your natural hormone status then please take this test at least 12 weeks after stopping any hormone replacement or contraceptive pill, implant or hormone IUD (if you are premenopausal and do not wish to become pregnant then please make sure that you use an alternative non-hormonal form of contraception). If you have not been through the menopause then we suggest waiting until your periods have re-established a regular cycle (for you) before taking this test.
Special Instructions
Sample to be taken on day 3 of the menstrual cycle, or at any time if you have been through the menopause.
Why Take This Test
2 days turnaround
Not recommended
10 biomarkers included
Gender: F
Take This Test If You Are:
- You suffer from irregular, heavy, scant or absent periods and you want to investigate the cause
- You are planning a family and want to check your reproductive hormones for fertility
- You have symptoms which you think might be related to a hormone imbalance
Related Products
Non-Key Biomarkers
- LH
- Oestradiol
- Testosterone
- FSH
- Prolactin
- Free Androgen Index
- SHBG
- TSH
- Free Thyroxine
- Hormone Phase