The Female Hormone Profile checks four key reproductive hormones, FSH, LH, prolactin and oestradiol, used to investigate cycle changes, fertility questions and perimenopause or menopause symptoms. It suits anyone with irregular periods, symptoms of hormonal change, or questions about fertility. The profile costs £195 plus a £50 blood-draw fee, with results back in 1 day. You can walk in or book online at 117a Harley Street, seven days a week, with no GP referral needed.
Doctors order this profile for women with irregular, heavy or absent periods, where the pattern of hormones helps narrow down the possible cause.
It's also used to assess symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flushes, mood changes or sleep disturbance, alongside your age and cycle history.
Some women request it while investigating fertility, since these four hormones together give an early picture of ovarian and pituitary function relevant to conceiving.
Most people do not need to fast for this test. Timing within your menstrual cycle can matter for interpreting some of these hormones, so mention your last period date and where you are in your cycle when you book or attend, and follow any specific instruction from your doctor.
Raised FSH alongside a falling oestradiol is one pattern associated with the approach to menopause, though hormone levels can fluctuate and a single result doesn't confirm where you are in that transition.
Raised prolactin needs further assessment, since it has several possible causes beyond pregnancy or breastfeeding. Because these hormones vary through the menstrual cycle, results are best interpreted by a doctor who knows your cycle stage and symptoms rather than read in isolation. Book a follow-up appointment to talk through what the pattern of results means for you.
To discuss symptoms and treatment options with a specialist, book a menopause consultation at Gynae Clinic.
Written by Mr Stephen Lingam. Reviewed by Dr Penelope Sheehan.
It depends on what you're investigating; for some questions, particularly fertility, timing within the cycle matters. Mention your last period date when you book so this can be taken into account.
It provides useful supporting evidence, particularly FSH and oestradiol, but menopause is usually assessed alongside your age, symptoms and period pattern rather than from a single blood test.
No, you can walk in or book online at 117a Harley Street, seven days a week, with no GP referral needed.
Results are back within 1 day.