Female Hormone Blood Tests & Private Hormone Checks

 Our female hormone tests measures key hormones, including progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin, and testosterone, with selected blood draws also testing human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormones and oestrogen. This collection can support you in investigating a variety of concerns, from irregular periods and fertility issues to menopausal symptoms, acne, and low mood.  

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HRT Blood Test

Are you taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? This test measures your oestradiol, progesterone, and FSH levels while you're on treatment

  • Results estimated in 2 working days
  • 3 biomarkers
£89.00
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test

Struggling with irregular periods, weight changes, or acne? This PCOS blood test helps assess key hormone levels that could indicate polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition affecting ovulation and metabolism

  • Results estimated in 4 working days
  • 5 biomarkers
£76.00
Advanced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Blood Test

Are you experiencing symptoms of PCOS like irregular periods, excess facial hair, or oily skin? Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS and want to check your cholesterol levels and diabetes risk

  • Results estimated in 4 working days
  • 19 biomarkers
£219.00
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Blood Test

FSH plays a key role in reproductive health, influencing fertility, menstrual cycles, and hormone regulation

  • Results estimated in 3 working days
  • 1 biomarkers
£52.00
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“Hormones affect every aspect of our lives, and a hormonal imbalance can affect your menstrual cycle, fertility, energy levels and mood. A female hormone blood test can offer valuable insights into hormone-related concerns.”

Dr Tina Ghela, Head of Clinical, Medichecks

Which female hormone test should I choose?

The right test depends on your symptoms and what you'd like to investigate. 

  • Hormonal imbalance: If you have irregular periods, acne, low mood, low libido, unwanted hair growth, or persistent fatigue, a comprehensive female hormone profile offers the most complete assessment. 
  • Fertility or pregnancy: If you're trying to conceive or investigating fertility, tests can assess ovulation and reproductive hormones. Some also include a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone test to measure pregnancy hormone levels. 
  • Perimenopause or menopause: If you're experiencing hot flushes, changing periods, sleep disturbance, or other menopausal symptoms, hormone testing can provide additional information alongside your symptoms, age, menstrual history, and any HRT or hormonal contraception you're using. 
Do I need to test every female hormone?

Different hormones answer different clinical questions, so testing everything isn't always the most useful approach. 

For example: 

  • Oestrogen: Helps assess ovarian function and menstrual health. 
  • FSH and LH: Provide information about ovarian activity, ovulation, and menopause 
  • Progesterone: Can help confirm whether ovulation has occurred 
  • Prolactin: May be investigated if periods have stopped unexpectedly or if there are concerns about fertility 
  • Testosterone: May be measured when symptoms such as acne, excess hair growth, or low libido are present 

Choosing the most appropriate test based on your symptoms usually provides more useful information than measuring hormones that aren't clinically relevant.

FAQs

What is oestrogen?

Oestrogen is one of the body's main female sex hormones.  

Oestrogen supports: 

  • -Regular menstrual cycle 
  • -Ovulation 
  • -Bone density 
  • -Heart health 
  • -Brain, skin, and vaginal tissues 

Oestrogen levels naturally change throughout the menstrual cycle and decline during menopause. 

What causes a hormonal imbalance? 

A hormonal imbalance can have many causes. 

These include: 

  • -Menstrual cycle 
  • -Perimenopause 
  • -Menopause 
  • -Polyendocrine metabolic syndrome (PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)) 
  • -Thyroid disorders 
  • -Pregnancy 
  • -Certain medications 
  • -Significant weight changes 
  • -Medical conditions 
  • -Surgery 

Blood tests can help identify whether hormone levels may be contributing to your symptoms. 

What's a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone test? 

A human chorionic gonadotropin hormone test measures the hormone produced during pregnancy. It may be used to help detect or monitor pregnancy in certain situations and can also be requested as part of fertility investigations when clinically appropriate.

When's the best time to take a female hormone blood test? 

Some hormones are best measured on specific days of your menstrual cycle because levels naturally fluctuate. Your test instructions will explain whether timing matters and when to collect your sample to obtain the most clinically useful result.

Can I take a hormone test if I'm on the contraceptive pill or HRT?

It depends on the test. Hormonal contraception and HRT can affect some hormone results, so it's important to check the individual test guidance before ordering. In some cases, blood testing may not provide meaningful information while you're taking certain hormones.

Can hormone tests diagnose menopause? 

Menopuase and perimenopause are diagnosed based on symptoms and menstrual history rather than blood tests. Hormone testing may be helpful in some circumstances, particularly if menopause occurs at a younger age, or the diagnosis is uncertain, but they are used to complement a diagnosis rather than provide one.

Can hormone levels change from day to day? 

Yes. Many female hormones fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle and can also vary from one cycle to the next. That's why your symptoms, medical history, age, and the timing of your sample are all considered alongside your blood test results.