HRT Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGPChief Medical Officer
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What is HRT?
Broadly, HRT means the replacement of any deficient hormone. More commonly and in the case of our test, it refers to using oestrogen and progesterone to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, lethargy, sleep disturbance, and vaginal dryness. Oestrogen hormones also help to prevent osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.
What can I learn from this test?
Our test checks for three hormones: oestradiol, progesterone, and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), to see if your levels lie within a healthy range for your age.
Who should take this test?
Our test can be taken once you have reached menopause. If you have applied hormone gels, pessaries, or patches in the past four weeks, avoid taking your blood sample from the same finger you used to apply them. If you take biotin supplements, then we recommend that you don't take them for two days before this test. If you have been prescribed the supplements, discuss this with your doctor before you alter your dosage.
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How to prepare for your test
Special instructions
Prepare for your HRT Blood Test by following these instructions. Take this test two to five days after the start of your period, ideally on day three. It can be taken any time if you do not have periods. Hormonal contraception can affect this test, taking a break from this and using barrier contraception will give more accurate results. Take this test 7 days before your next period is due. It can be taken at any time if you are not having periods. Avoid taking your sample from a finger used to apply hormone gels/pessaries in the past 4 weeks. Use gloves to apply these. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed.