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Women’s Menopause
Navigate the Change with Confidence: Test Hormones to Confirm Perimenopause or Menopause – At Home
Hot flushes, mood dips, or irregular cycles creeping in?
You’re not alone – these can signal perimenopause or menopause, but pinpointing thyroid or estrogen shifts brings clarity. Our Menopause Blood Test assesses FSH, oestradiol, LH, and thyroid markers via a professional home venous draw, guiding HRT decisions or lifestyle tweaks for renewed vitality.
Results in 7 days or less, delivered securely – the reassuring step to manage symptoms and embrace this life stage empowered.
The Unseen Shifts of Menopause – Why Symptoms Disrupt More Than They Should
Perimenopause often starts subtly in your 40s or 50s, with estrogen fluctuations causing irregular periods, night sweats, or brain fog that steal your focus and sleep. As menopause approaches, symptoms intensify: anxiety, fatigue, vaginal dryness, joint aches, or weight gain, sometimes mimicking thyroid issues and leaving you frustrated, isolated, or questioning your wellbeing. Genetic factors, stress, or premature onset (before 40) add uncertainty, turning daily life into a guessing game without clear answers.
Waiting months for GP confirmation prolongs discomfort – but testing reveals if it’s hormonal or thyroid-related, enabling early interventions like HRT or diet changes. “The hot flushes were ruining my nights – this test confirmed perimenopause, and HRT changed everything.” – Helen P., Leeds.
Don’t endure in silence; early insights mean proactive control, often easing symptoms within weeks and preventing long-term effects like osteoporosis.
Who Should Take the Menopause Blood Test? If You’re Experiencing This, Clarity Awaits
This test supports women in the menopause transition, from perimenopause (4-8 years of changes) to postmenopause. Ideal if you’re:
- Noticing hot flushes or night sweats that disrupt sleep and daily energy?
- Dealing with irregular or missed periods, unsure if ovulation has stopped (continue contraception until confirmed postmenopausal)?
- Struggling with mood swings, anxiety, low mood, or irritability affecting work or relationships?
- Facing physical symptoms like vaginal dryness, low libido, breast soreness, joint pain, headaches, or digestive issues?
- Battling fatigue, brain fog, sleep problems, hair loss, weight gain, or concentration lapses that feel unrelenting?
- Suspecting thyroid overlap or premature menopause, especially with family history or hysterectomy?
Test when symptoms emerge for confirmation; retest every 6-12 months for monitoring HRT or progression, or as GP-advised.
What Your Menopause Blood Test Reveals – Key Markers for Hormonal and Thyroid Insights
Our UK-accredited lab processes your home venous sample, providing a PDF report with stage indicators (perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause) and GP-shareable explanations. Focused on transition drivers:
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates ovarian follicles; elevated levels (>30 IU/L) signal declining estrogen and perimenopause/menopause onset, explaining cycle changes.
- Luteinising Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation; surges in menopause confirm ovarian transition, linking to symptoms like hot flushes or irregular bleeding.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Monitors thyroid regulation; imbalances mimic menopause (e.g., fatigue, mood), ensuring accurate root-cause identification.
- Oestradiol (Estrogen/E2): Core reproductive hormone; low levels post-perimenopause cause dryness, mood shifts, and bone risks – vital for HRT candidacy.
- Free Thyroxine (Free T4): Active thyroid hormone for metabolism; deviations detect hypo/hyperthyroidism overlapping menopause, addressing weight or energy symptoms.
Report flags normals, trends (e.g., FSH/LH peaks), and actions like lifestyle or medical options for symptom relief.
Addressing Your Doubts – Gentle, Private, and Informative
- Unsure if it’s menopause? This test differentiates from other causes, avoiding unnecessary worry and speeding effective management.
- Process anxiety? Our nurses deliver a discreet, comfortable home venous draw – no clinic stress, full confidentiality.
- What next with results? Clear guidance included; consult your GP for HRT, supplements, or reassurance.
- Trusted and secure: GDPR-protected, with rigorous lab standards for life-stage insights you rely on.
Step into clarity today – menopause managed starts here.
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How often should I have a Menopause blood test?
Once at onset of symptoms: To establish baseline hormone levels.
Follow-up every 6–12 months: If you’re on HRT or managing symptoms actively.
As needed: If symptoms return or change unexpectedly.
Nurse appointments fill up fast — book now to secure your preferred date.
Other Questions
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Irregular or missed periods
- Mood swings, anxiety, or low mood
- Vaginal dryness or low libido
- Fatigue, brain fog, or sleep problems
- Female Hormone
- Thyroid function
Take the blood test as early as possible.
Collection method: Venous blood
Results available: 1-2 days after the sample has reached the laboratory.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
The test will measure the FSH in your blood. FSH plays an important role in sexual development, sexual functioning and stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
The test will measure the LH in your blood. LH plays and important role as it affects the sex organs in both men and women. However in women triggers ovarian follicles.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
This test will measure how much TSH is in your blood.
TSH is made in your pituitary, (a gland in your brain) when your thyroid levels are low the pituitary gland makes more TSH and when the thyroid levels are high your pituitary makes less TSH This result indicates how well the thyroid is working. Thyroid function plays a major role in menstrual cycles and fertility.
Oestradiol/Estrogen/E2
This test measures the Oestradiol in your blood.
Oestradiol also known as E2 is the main form of estrogen in women of reproductive age. It’s a powerful hormone that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting fertility, and maintaining overall reproductive health.
Free Thyroxine (Free T4)
This test will measure the amount of free thyroxine in your blood, it will measure how well your thyroid gland is working. T4 is one of the major thyroid hormones in your blood. If the results are too high or too low it can indicate thyroid disease.
How it Works
1. Order a Test
Order your test, and then Answer the Questions about why you’re taking that test.
Our nurse will contact you for dates, so they can take your blood sample at your home.
Our nurse will then send your sample to our laboratory.
2. Our laboratory team run the tests
Our skilled laboratory staff conduct your blood tests in a clean and secure environment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Each test follows strict protocols to maintain the highest quality standards.
3. Receive Your Results within 7 days
We will email you to inform you that your blood test results are ready.
The email will have a PDF report attached, sent directly to your inbox.
4. Monitor your levels over time
With regular ongoing tests and reports, you can track your results. The reports can be shared with your GP.
Check if you’re improving healthily or where changes could be made.
