Description
Female Fertility Blood Test
If you are considering starting a family either now or in the future a female fertility blood test is a proactive approach for many reasons such as:
Planning for Pregnancy
If you’re thinking about starting a family, a fertility blood test can give you a clearer idea of your current fertility status. It can help identify any potential issues early, allowing you to plan ahead and make informed choices.
Experiencing Difficulty Conceiving
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for several months without success, a fertility blood test can help uncover underlying reasons. It allows your healthcare provider to see if hormonal imbalances are affecting your ability to ovulate regularly or successfully conceive.
Checking Hormone Balance
Hormonal conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid disorders can have a major impact on fertility. Fertility blood tests can detect irregularities in hormone levels, leading to earlier diagnosis and targeted treatments that improve your chances of conception.
Assessing Ovarian Reserve
Your ovarian reserve refers to the number and quality of eggs you have. By measuring hormones like AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) and FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), a fertility blood test can give an estimate of your remaining egg supply — which is helpful whether you are trying to conceive now or considering egg freezing for the future.
Diagnosing Fertility Conditions
Fertility blood tests can help identify conditions like premature ovarian insufficiency (early loss of normal ovarian function), early menopause, or other hormonal disorders that can impact fertility. Early diagnosis gives you more time to explore your options.
Supporting Fertility Treatments
If you are undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI, regular blood tests are essential to monitor how your body is responding. They guide your treatment plan, help adjust medication doses, and maximize your chances of success.
Gaining Peace of Mind
Even if you’re not actively trying to conceive, having a fertility blood test can provide reassurance about your reproductive health. It allows you to be proactive, especially if you have a family history of fertility issues, irregular periods, or other risk factors.
How often should I have a Female Fertility blood test?
The frequency of a Female Fertility Blood Test depends on your goals and health status:
Once a year if you’re proactively monitoring reproductive health or planning for pregnancy in the future
Every 3–6 months if you’re undergoing fertility treatment or managing a diagnosed hormonal condition like PCOS or thyroid imbalance
As advised by your doctor following abnormal results, changes in symptoms, or before starting new treatments like IVF or egg freezing
If you’re not actively trying to conceive but want peace of mind, a one-time test can still offer valuable insight.
Our Nurses visit your Home or Work to take your blood.
Pick a time and date to suit you.
Your results are available online within days of your blood being taken.
Other Questions
- Fertility issues
- Hormonal imbalance
- Mood changes
- Menstrual problems
- Hormonal symptoms
- Loss of libido
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Prolactin
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
- Testosterone
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Oestradiol/Estrogen/E2
- DHEA Sulphate
- Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
- Free Androgen Index (Calculation)
Take this test if you’re planning a pregnancy, having trouble conceiving, starting fertility treatment, or simply want clarity on your reproductive health.
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
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.
Prolactin
The test will measure the amount of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland. If levels are too high ovulation can be affected.
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
The test will measure the levels of SHBG in your blood.
SHBG is a protein made by the liver and attaches itself to sex hormones in both men and women. It helps balance your sex hormone levels to keep your body functioning properly — including things like fertility, energy, mood, and reproductive health.
Testosterone
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. It plays a major role in the reproductive tissues such as the prostate and testes. In women it is produced in the ovaries in small amounts and aids the reproductive system.
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.
DHEA Sulphate
This test will measure the amount of DHEA Sulphate in your blood
DHEA Sulphate (DHEAS) is a hormone made mostly by your adrenal glands (small glands located above your kidneys). It acts as a building block for other important hormones in your body, like estrogen and testosterone.
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
AMH is a hormone produced by the small follicles (tiny sacs) in your ovaries that contain immature eggs. This test will measure the level of AMH in your blood which will give a strong indication of your ovarian reserve — meaning, how many eggs you have left.
Free Androgen Index (Calculation)
The FAI blood test measures your Free Androgen Index (FAI) — an estimate of how much free (active) testosterone is circulating in your blood.
It’s calculated by comparing your total testosterone levels to your SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin) levels.
Since SHBG binds to testosterone and makes it inactive, FAI helps show how much testosterone is actually available for your body to use.
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.
