Women’s Hormone Health+ – Clinic

All results are reviewed by our Lead GP before being released to you. If anything requires urgent clinical attention such as a significantly abnormal haemoglobin, white cell count, potassium or sodium, we will contact you directly to arrange a complimentary follow-up call at no extra charge.

Other findings including an elevated qFIT, a raised PSA, elevated calprotectin, abnormal kidney or liver function, or iron levels outside the normal range vary in their significance depending on the degree of abnormality, your symptoms and your personal medical history. Some may require prompt attention; others will need follow-up but without the same urgency. Because context matters, our Lead GP reviews every result individually rather than in isolation. Where a result needs prompt action, we will contact you directly. Where follow-up is needed but not urgent, your report will include clear guidance on the recommended next step whether that is a GP appointment, a repeat test, or further investigation.

No result is released without clinical review, and no abnormal finding is left without a clear recommended pathway. If you have any questions about your results at any point, our clinical team is here to help.

All our blood testing is carried out in UKAS-accredited or ISO-certified labs. This means they are collected and processed to the highest standards, so you can benefit from the most accurate results possible.

You will receive an emailed report of your blood test results. This report will be reviewed by a doctor, and any results outside of normal ranges will be highlighted. The report can additionally be sent to your NHS GP. 

It depends on what you are investigating. For cycle regularity, fertility concerns or PCOS, testing is usually best during days 2–5 of your cycle. If you are checking ovulation, progesterone is usually best measured around day 21 of a 28-day cycle, or about 7 days after ovulation in longer cycles. For perimenopausal symptoms, timing is less critical, and results are interpreted alongside your symptoms and clinical context.

Hormonal contraceptives (eg hormonal coils, implants, injections or pills) change your natural hormone levels and make it difficult to interpret hormone test results. If you stop taking the pill, we suggest waiting until your periods have resumed their normal cycle before taking this test, or, if using hormonal contraceptive injections, wait one year.

No, this test is not designed to check hormone levels while pregnant. 

Our Women’s Hormone Blood Test checks levels of your reproductive hormones as well as thyroid hormones. This can help investigate symptoms relating to your menstrual cycle, fertility, sexual health, energy levels and metabolism.

Yes, a blood test can check hormone imbalances. However, as hormones naturally fluctuate in response to a variety of factors, including your menstrual cycle, age and stress levels, it is important that any abnormal results are interpreted in context and by a doctor. 

Yes, this test can indicate that you may be going through perimenopause or menopause by measuring levels of the reproductive hormones oestradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH). 

However, a definitive diagnosis is usually made based on menopausal symptoms, such as missed periods, low mood, memory problems, hot flashes and night sweats. Clinically, menopause occurs when you have not had a period for 12 consecutive months.

Yes, a blood test can detect pregnancy by measuring levels of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). This is not included in the Women’s Hormone Health Blood Test. 

Your blood will be collected by a highly trained healthcare professional - usually a phlebotomist who specialises in drawing blood - using a fine needle. This ensures minimal discomfort. Most people describe the feeling as a sharp scratch. 

Raised anti-TPO or anti-thyroglobulin antibodies can be a sign of thyroid autoimmunity, but they do not always mean you have active thyroid disease. It is possible to have positive thyroid antibodies with normal thyroid hormone levels and no symptoms. These results should always be interpreted alongside your other thyroid markers and your clinical picture.

Yes. Please continue to take your HRT as usual. However, if you are using a transdermal form of HRT, such as a gel, spray or cream, it is important to wear gloves and avoid applying it to the area where the blood will be collected from, as this could contaminate the sample.