What is a Hormonal Health Test?

The Hormonal Health Test is a comprehensive blood panel designed to assess reproductive and sex hormone balance in both women and men. Hormones play a crucial role in fertility, metabolism, mood, sexual health, and energy regulation.

This panel includes:

• Oestradiol
• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Luteinising Hormone (LH)
• Progesterone
• Prolactin
• Testosterone
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
• Free Androgen Index (FAI)

Together, these hormones help evaluate ovarian and testicular function, menstrual health, ovulation status, testosterone balance, and overall endocrine regulation.

This test is commonly used to investigate fertility issues, menstrual irregularities, menopause, testosterone imbalance, and hormone-related symptoms.

Why do I need a Hormonal Health Test?

Hormonal imbalance can cause a wide range of symptoms affecting physical health, mood, weight, sexual health, and fertility. Many hormonal disorders are subtle and develop gradually.

This profile helps doctors:

• Investigate fertility problems
• Assess menstrual cycle irregularities
• Detect ovulation issues
• Evaluate menopause or perimenopause changes
• Identify testosterone imbalance
• Investigate symptoms of PCOS or androgen excess
• Evaluate unexplained fatigue or libido changes

Common symptoms leading to testing include:

• Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
• Difficulty becoming pregnant
• Low libido
• Fatigue and mood changes
• Acne or excessive hair growth
• Hair thinning
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Erectile or sexual function changes in men
• Breast discharge unrelated to pregnancy
• Menopause symptoms

Testing helps guide treatment and restore hormone balance.

Benefits of the test

1. Assesses fertility and ovulation

Helps determine whether ovulation is occurring normally.

2. Detects hormonal imbalance

Identifies abnormal estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone levels.

3. Supports PCOS investigation

Hormone patterns help detect polycystic ovary syndrome.

4. Evaluates menopause transition

Shows hormonal changes linked to menopause.

5. Detects testosterone imbalance

Useful in both men and women.

6. Investigates libido and sexual health concerns

Hormone imbalance often affects sexual function.

7. Supports treatment monitoring

Helps monitor hormone therapy effectiveness.

8. Clarifies unexplained symptoms

Fatigue, mood changes, and weight issues may be hormone-related.

Expanded benefit explanation
Hormones regulate many body systems, so imbalance can present with diverse symptoms. Comprehensive testing allows accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment, improving quality of life and reproductive health.

Step-by-step — How testing works

We offer two UK-wide testing options:

Clinic testing
• Choose your nearest UK clinic
• Attend appointment
• Blood sample collected by clinician
• Laboratory analysis performed
• Results securely returned

Home or hotel visit (+£60)
• Phlebotomist visits your home or hotel
• Blood sample collected safely
• No need to travel
• Sample transported to lab
• Results delivered confidentially

Both services are available across the UK.

Your results explained

Low levels

Low hormone levels may indicate ovarian, testicular, or pituitary dysfunction.

Typical UK reference ranges vary by age and sex, but examples include:
• Testosterone:

• Men: ~8–30 nmol/L

• Women: ~0.5–2.6 nmol/L
  • Progesterone varies across menstrual cycle phases
  • Oestradiol varies depending on cycle stage

Low testosterone or estrogen may contribute to fatigue, low libido, and fertility problems.

Normal levels

Hormones fall within expected ranges for age and sex.

Interpretation:
Hormonal balance appears normal; symptoms may have other causes.

High levels

Elevated hormone levels may indicate endocrine or reproductive conditions.

Possible findings:
• High prolactin affecting fertility or libido
• Elevated testosterone suggesting androgen excess or PCOS
• Abnormal FSH or LH indicating ovarian or testicular dysfunction

Interpretation:
Further endocrine or reproductive evaluation may be recommended.