Female hormone blood test

Check in at our clinic for your selected appointment date and time. One of our clinicians will take you through a few basic checks, before taking a blood sample from a vein in your arm. The whole process shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

Afterwards, we'll bring you out to our waiting area, and you are welcome to enjoy a tea or coffee before going about your day. We will send your sample for analysis.

If you have a regular menstrual cycle, it is recommended to schedule your blood test on day 3 of your cycle (with day 1 being the first day of your period). If your cycle is irregular, you can book your blood test at any time.

Drinking water is encouraged. Staying well hydrated helps make the blood collection easier. On the day of your appointment, wear a loose-fitting top so your arm is easily accessible.

After booking, you will receive a pre-appointment questionnaire via email, please complete it before attending your appointment.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Regulates egg development and menstrual cycle; imbalances can affect fertility and cycle regularity. Free Androgen Index (FAI): Indicates levels of active androgens; high or low levels can impact hair, skin, and hormonal balance. Luteinising Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation; abnormal levels can affect menstrual cycles and fertility. Oestradiol: Main form of estrogen; essential for cycle regulation, reproductive health, and bone health. Progesterone: Supports ovulation and prepares the uterus for pregnancy; low levels can affect cycle and fertility. Prolactin: Regulates milk production; high levels can disrupt ovulation and hormonal balance. Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Controls the availability of sex hormones; abnormal levels can affect estrogen and testosterone balance. Testosterone (total): Important for energy, mood, and libido; imbalances can cause menstrual irregularities or androgen-related symptoms. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4, free direct), Triiodothyronine (T3, free): Key thyroid hormones; imbalances can disrupt cycles, metabolism, and overall hormone balance.

You should receive your results for this test within 3 working days.

You will receive an email with a link to view your full results and report via the web portal, or you can access them in the Forth App.

A GMC registered doctor will first assess your results and write a full report.

As an additional step, one of our consultants will look at your results before they are released to you in case there are any additional recommendations such as ultrasound or further imaging.