Menopause Blood Test
๐ธ Menopause Blood Test at Prescriptions Pharmacy
Private Menopause Blood Test in Prescot โ ยฃ80
๐งฌ What Does This Test Check?
This panel includes:
๐งช LH
๐งช FSH
๐งช Oestradiol (17-beta)
๐งช TSH
๐งช Free T4
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Who May This Test Be Suitable For?
This test may be suitable if you are experiencing symptoms such as:
๐ก๏ธ Hot flushes or night sweats
๐ Irregular, lighter or changing periods
๐ด Sleep disturbance or tiredness
๐ง Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
๐ฌ Mood changes or irritability
๐ฆ Symptoms that may overlap with thyroid changes
๐ Menopause and perimenopause are usually assessed based on age, symptoms and clinical history. Blood tests can be helpful in some situations but are not always needed.
โก Why Are These Markers Important?
๐ธ FSH and LH are reproductive hormones that can change as ovarian hormone activity reduces.
๐บ Oestradiol is a key form of oestrogen and may reduce during the menopausal transition.
๐ฆ TSH and Free T4 check thyroid function, as thyroid-related symptoms can sometimes overlap with menopause symptoms such as tiredness, mood changes and weight changes.
๐ How Is This Different from the Essential Female Hormones Test?
The Menopause Blood Test is a more focused panel designed around common menopause and perimenopause markers.
Menopause Blood Test focuses on:
๐ธ FSH, LH and Oestradiol
๐ฆ Thyroid screening with TSH and Free T4
Essential Female Hormones Blood Test is broader and also includes:
๐ช Testosterone and Free Testosterone
๐งช SHBG and Albumin
๐ Prolactin
๐ฆ Free T3 as part of a wider thyroid profile
๐ก If your main concern is menopause-related symptoms, this focused test may be suitable. If you want a broader hormone overview, you may wish to consider the Essential Female Hormones Blood Test.
๐ฉบ What Happens at Your Appointment?
๐ฉโโ๏ธ A trained member of the team will take a blood sample
โฑ๏ธ The appointment is usually quick and straightforward
๐งช Your sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis
๐ Your results will be provided once available
๐ Learn more about our blood testing service here:
Blood Tests & Phlebotomy Service at Prescriptions Pharmacy
๐ Cost
๐ท ยฃ80 โ includes blood sample collection and laboratory testing.
๐ Book Your Menopause Blood Test
Book Menopause Blood Test๐ Related Blood Tests
โก๏ธ Essential Female Hormones Blood Test
โก๏ธ Well Woman X Blood Test
โก๏ธ Advanced Thyroid Function Blood Test
โก๏ธ Ultimate Tired All The Time Blood Test
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Can this test confirm menopause?
๐ฉบ It can provide useful hormone information, but menopause is usually assessed alongside age, symptoms and clinical history.
Do I need to fast?
โ Fasting is not usually required unless advised otherwise.
Can thyroid problems feel like menopause?
๐ฆ Some thyroid symptoms can overlap with menopause symptoms, which is why this panel includes TSH and Free T4.
Is this test suitable if I am taking HRT?
๐ Hormone treatment may affect results. Please mention any HRT or hormone medication when booking or attending your appointment.
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.