Menopause Blood Test

Name: Menopause Blood Test
Brand: onedaytests
SKU: SKU5061033030360
Price: 64.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£64.00 - £64.00

£64.00

£64.00 - £64.00

£64.00

Quick and basic menopausal insights test to form a baseline for your hormonal status. Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.

Biomarkers: 5
Estimated turnaround: 1-2 days

Simple and accurate blood test from a laboratory you can speak to.

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Navigating the transition of menopause is pivotal for your health and well-being. As a natural phase of ageing, menopause brings significant hormonal changes, impacting various aspects of life. The Menopause Blood Test provides essential insights into these hormonal shifts, including key markers like FSH, LH, and oestradiol.

This test is invaluable in understanding menopause-related symptoms such as mood swings, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. With prompt and precise results, it empowers you and your healthcare provider to make informed decisions about managing menopausal health. Embrace this transformative stage with clarity and confidence, supported by the insights from the Menopause Blood Test.

About the Menopause Blood Test

The Menopause Blood Test is an effective tool for evaluating your status during the menopausal transition. This test primarily focuses on measuring key hormones: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinising Hormone (LH), and Oestradiol (a form of oestrogen). These hormones are pivotal in understanding where you may stand in the menopausal spectrum, whether perimenopausal, during menopause, or postmenopausal.

The Menopause Test also includes an assessment of thyroid function. This is crucial, as thyroid imbalances can often present symptoms similar to those of menopause, such as mood fluctuations and temperature regulation issues.

It’s important to note that while blood tests offer valuable insights, they are part of a larger picture in diagnosing menopause. The complete assessment involves considering your symptoms — like changes in the menstrual cycle, hot flashes, and mood alterations — alongside your age and these hormone levels. We strongly recommend discussing your test results with your healthcare provider to gain a comprehensive understanding and appropriate guidance tailored to your individual health needs.

5 Biomarkers

HORMONES

- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Oestradiol/Estrogen/E2
- Free T4
UPGRADE

Need more biomarkers? You can add other biomarkers to the shopping basket together with this panel. Frequently added: Ultimate Female Fertility Blood Test

TURNAROUND TIME

We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.

THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.

We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.

Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 1-2 working days.

DOCTOR'S COMMENTS

Hi, I am Dr. Adam Staten and here's my view on this test as a GP and Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

Menopausal symptoms can vary widely, with some women experiencing classic signs like hot flashes and mood swings, while others may have subtler or atypical symptoms. This diversity in experiences can often make it difficult to identify menopause based solely on symptoms.

This is where blood tests become invaluable. By measuring specific hormone levels, these tests provide a more concrete basis for assessing menopausal status, complementing the subjective understanding of symptoms. They are particularly helpful for those with less typical signs of menopause, enabling a more accurate and complete evaluation of this significant life transition.

Red flag symptoms for the Menopause Blood Test

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 serious underlying illness.

Unexplained weight loss
Drenching sweats during the night
Persistent fevers
Progressively severe symptoms of any kind

Your Results and Health Dashboard

The results of your Menopause Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.

The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.

By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.

It's free and is available with all of our tests.

Save on continuous monitoring with our subscription plan

The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.

When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi, I am Stefania Brown, I am the Laboratory Manager at One Day Tests and here are the lab's special requests for the Menopause Blood Test.

You should take this test after any symptoms of a short-term illness have settled.

Venepuncture appointment - how to prepare

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

Home test kit for Menopause Blood Test - how it works

Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.

The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!

Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

How the finger prick home blood test kit for Menopause Blood Test works - from Dr. Adam Staten

Follow our step by step instructions on how to take your sample quickly and easily using the blood sample collection finger prick test.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hello! My name is Dr. Vinesh Mistry, I am part of the GP team here at One Day Tests and here is why you should trust us to test your blood.

We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.

When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.

Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. It's good to WhatsApp, email on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am Lana Nela, Lead Nurse, and here is what we are frequently asked about this test.

Are hormonal markers 100% reliable in diagnosing menopause?

Hormone levels, particularly oestrogen and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), play a central role in diagnosing menopause. However, these levels can fluctuate daily and may not provide a consistent diagnostic marker.

What is perimenopause?

The transition to menopause, known as perimenopause, can last for several years before a woman reaches menopause.

During this time, hormone levels can fluctuate, leading to irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms that can mimic those of menopause. It can be challenging to distinguish between perimenopause and other gynaecological conditions.

Is menopause unavoidable?

Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process, and the timing of menopause can vary significantly from one woman to another.

It is a natural and complex process and having blood tests to back up any clinical diagnosis and to educate you with an explanation of the symptoms is essential.

WHY TAKE THE TEST?

Hi, I am Nader Eldarf, I am a Biomedical Scientist in our laboratory and here is why it's important to take this test.

To see if you are approaching the menopause.
To help explain the symptoms you are having.
To rule out other potential causes of symptoms, such as thyroid issues.

IS THIS TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hi, I am Sandeep Patel, I am the Laboratory Director at One Day Tests. Here are the symptoms that you may wish to address with this test.

Menopause is an important stage in your life and we are here to help with providing biochemistry insights into what is happening in your body and ruling out "false positives", such as thyroid issues which can have similar symptoms.

Test results, together with a bigger-picture view of your symptoms will aid you in diagnosing the various stages of menopause.

SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

Menopause and Women

WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?

Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.