FEMALE HORMONE TEST

Gain a deeper understanding of your health with our Female Hormone Blood Test. This comprehensive test analyses key hormones related to fertility, menstruation, menopause and metabolism, providing you with invaluable insights.

Our at-home test kits allow you to collect a sample comfortably from your home. Then our CQC-regulated UK lab delivers rapid results. Discover how your hormone levels may be contributing to symptoms like irregular periods, infertility, hot flashes, or changes in weight.

With a wider range of biomarkers tested than what is available from your GP, you get a fuller picture. We go beyond surface levels to provide a nuanced perspective on hormonal interactions and their complex effects, allowing you to access unparalleled insights with just a simple finger prick.

Experience convenience, accuracy and deeper health awareness with One Day Tests Female Hormone Blood Test. Order a home kit today and take the first step towards understanding your body better.

Although testosterone is traditionally considered the "male" hormone, women also produce small but important quantities of this in the ovaries. We check testosterone levels to look for androgen excess which may be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Androgen excess is when the body produces too much of the "male" hormones and to get an even more accurate idea of your androgen levels, we calculate your Free Androgen Index (FAI). The FAI tells us not just how much testosterone is in the body, but how much of this testosterone is biologically active and may therefore be causing problems.

Abnormalities in thyroid hormone levels can mimic conditions affecting the other female hormones as they can cause changes in your cycle, or symptoms such as tiredness, low mood and weight gain, which are sometimes associated with menopause.

Therefore, we also check your thyroid function so we get a good overall picture of some of your most important hormone levels.

Even if your blood tests are normal, you should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below because they may be a sign of a serious underlying illness. 

• Unexplained weight loss.
• Drenching sweats during the night.
• Persistent fevers.

Ideally, this test is taken between days 2 and 5 of your menstrual cycle (with day 1 being the first day of your period). If you do not have periods, or if your periods are irregular, then the test can be taken at any time.

Hormonal contraception will make these results difficult to accurately interpret so it is best to take a break from this and use barrier methods of contraception for a few weeks before the test.

If you use hormonal gels or pessaries, do not take the finger prick test from a finger you have used to apply these within the last 4 weeks.

If you are having a venous appointment - please let the phlebotomist know the area where gel is applied.

You may continue taking biotin supplements, our assays do not use biotin based testing so should have no effect.

If you are going through IVF and are on strict timings, please come to the clinic. Rejections, for example due to insufficient sample volume collected, will mean that some of the biomarkers may be tested at different times with a replacement kit. If you need all the markers together - please come to the clinic instead.

What blood test is done for fertility hormones?

Fertility hormone tests measure key hormones like FSH, LH, and oestradiol to assess egg production and ovarian health.

Can I ask my GP for a hormone blood test?

Yes, your GP can arrange hormone testing if symptoms suggest an imbalance.

What is the 7 hormone test?

The 7 hormone test measures FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin, testosterone, TSH, and AMH to give a complete picture of hormone function.

What is a female hormone blood test UK?

A female hormone blood test measures reproductive and thyroid hormones to assess fertility, menstrual cycle issues, and hormonal health.

What is a LH and FSH blood test for a woman?

LH and FSH tests assess how the ovaries and pituitary gland communicate to regulate ovulation.

Why do you check testosterone?

Although typically considered the "male hormone" testosterone is produced by all women and is an important part of the hormone profile. Excess testosterone can be found in polycystic ovarian syndrome which can cause acne, weight gain, thinning hair, and irregular periods.

It is actually more useful to calculate the "Free Androgen Index" (FAI) which tells us how much biologically active testosterone you have. FAI is calculated from your total testosterone level and your Sex Hormone Binding Globulin level.

There is also increasing interest in the role of testosterone replacement after menopause as falling levels of testosterone contribute to the lowering of libido and low energy levels.

Can I take this test whilst taking HRT?

Yes, the test will tell you whether your HRT has restored your pre-menopausal oestrogen levels.

What is oestradiol?

Oestradiol is one of the three different forms of oestrogen. It is the predominant form of oestrogen in the body during a woman's fertile years. Oestradiol is generally what people mean when they refer to oestrogen. 

Do I need to fast for the Female Hormone Blood Test?

Fasting is generally not required for a routine female hormone blood test. Most hormones that are tested, including estrogen, testosterone, FSH, and LH, do not require fasting. Just avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before the test, as that can impact hormone levels.